Article

May 27, 2026

Accessibility is a drawing standard

Engineers don’t debate whether a drawing needs dimensions. We treat contrast, focus and semantics the same way.

May 27, 2026

Accessibility is a drawing standard

Engineers don’t debate whether a drawing needs dimensions. We treat contrast, focus and semantics the same way.

Article

May 27, 2026

Accessibility is a drawing standard

Engineers don’t debate whether a drawing needs dimensions. We treat contrast, focus and semantics the same way.

A technical drawing without dimensions isn’t finished. We think about accessibility the same way: it’s part of the definition of done, not a phase at the end.

Annotate it on the design

Our design files include focus order, heading levels and contrast checks right next to the components. Engineers never have to guess.

Test with people

Automated checks catch around a third of issues. The rest come from testing with screen readers, keyboards and real users with access needs.

It makes everything better

Clear hierarchy, generous targets and plain language help everyone — especially people using your product in a hurry.

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Accessibility, Craft

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Hana Sato

Brand Designer

Hana builds identity systems and type-led brands. She leads the studio’s motion and illustration standards.

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