INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

INDIGO DESIGN WINNER 2024

Design A11y

/by Smartsheet

Indigo Design Award: Design A11y

2024 Agency Winner

Gold Winner in Interaction Design for Social Change

Created by:

Lead Designer

Dilip Kodlipet Jagadeesh

Design Company

Smartsheet

Design Team

Smartsheet UX Team

Credits:

Manxue Wang , Justin Cravalho

Description

Design A11y In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, accessibility often lags behind innovation, leaving a significant portion of the population disadvantaged. Design-A11y emerges as a groundbreaking solution to this pervasive challenge. It is an AI-powered tool seamlessly integrated into the interface design process, making digital products more accessible to those with color blindness and other visual impairments. Leveraging the Advanced Perceptual Contrast Algorithm (APCA), Design-A11y goes beyond conventional accessibility checks. It dynamically analyzes design elements—text and background colors, font size, and weight—against the latest WCAG 3.0 standards. Moreover, it innovatively generates descriptive 'Alt-text' for images and charts, making content comprehensible for users relying on screen readers. What sets Design-A11y apart is its ability to empower designers and developers, regardless of their expertise in accessibility standards. With its one-click fix feature, it not only identifies potential accessibility issues but also provides immediate solutions, making the design process more efficient and inclusive. As creative tools offer more customization, Design-A11y is a beacon of inclusion, ensuring the digital world is accessible to all. Our commitment to Design-A11y is to bridge the gap between innovation and accessibility, making inclusivity the norm rather than the exception in digital design. It represents a tool and a movement towards creating a more inclusive digital environment where everyone can participate equally.

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