March 5, 2025
5 min read
Accessibility
Design

Designing for Accessibility First Tips

Practical approaches for making inclusive web experiences from day one.

Daan Pruijssers
Daan PruijssersAI Builder
Designing for Accessibility First Tips

Start with People, Not Pixels

Accessibility isn’t a checklist, it’s a mindset. Designing for real users with diverse needs improves usability for everyone and reduces rework down the line.


Simple Rules to Follow

  • Use semantic HTML
  • Ensure color contrast
  • Support keyboard navigation
  • Add meaningful alt text and ARIA where necessary

These steps require little overhead but deliver huge wins.


Design Systems That Help

Make accessibility a core token in your design system. When components have accessibility baked in, new screens inherit good defaults.


Closing

Inclusive design is competitive advantage. It broadens your audience and deepens trust, so start early and make it part of your workflow.