Designing for Accessibility: Insights from What3Words
Accessibility is a fundamental design principle, yet it’s often relegated to a secondary priority. In a recent talk by Iannish Posooa, a senior product designer at What3Words, he outlined a comprehensive approach to integrating accessibility into design. The widely held misconception that only 20% of the population requires accessible design creates a barrier. This statistic overlooks an important detail: accessibility benefits everyone. For instance, good color contrast helps users with visual impairments and enhances readability for all users.