UX Design systems and how they impact building inclusive products

UX Design systems and how they impact building inclusive products

Design systems shape how people experience digital services—but how do they shape accessibility? In this episode, we dive into the role of user experience design systems in building inclusive products, with a special focus on the GOV.UK [http://GOV.UK] Design System and why it’s often cited as a benchmark for accessible design. Join our team for a lively, practical conversation with Arthur Turner, accessibility tester for the UK government, and Alex James, Pega consultant working closely with UK public‑sector teams, as we explore real‑world impact, lessons learned, and what product teams everywhere can take away.

When productivity matters: Accessibility + efficiency in the digital work environment

Join the Pega crew in discussion about designing experiences for single time consumer users versus repeat business users. Does it make a difference when you need to design for efficiency and productivity in the workplace? How does this perspective impact screen reader users in terms of verbosity or navigation? As always, we have spirited conversation and different perspectives and considerations.

Reflow: Is it the same as responsive design?

On this episode of Accessibility@Pega, the team welcomes Matt Williamson, a senior front end engineer who provides his perspective on reflow and responsive design. I think all agree at the end game is to provide a "beautiful" experience for all users, but there may be some compromises for designers to ensure that experience. Join us for some lively conversation and food for thought.

Reflow Part 2: Exceptions and complex components

In this episode of Accessibility at Pega, the team dives deeper into the challenges and nuances of reflow in accessible design. They discuss exceptions for complex UI components like tables and charts, the importance of user customization, and the impact of localization and device breakpoints. Real-world scenarios and design dilemmas are explored, highlighting the need for equitable solutions that balance usability for all users. The conversation wraps up with insights on optimizing layouts for various devices and user needs.

Drag and drop: Choosing a path for keyboard users

There are no direct example of how to implement drag and drop for keyboard users in the ARIA Authoring Practices Guide. Therefore, we discuss the general WCAG guidance, industry design standards as well user considerations to find a path we decided to move forward with in our applications. Come join the conversation for where drag and drop are needed for business and are inclusive for all users.