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With accessible design systems, we help companies systematically integrate digital accessibility into their design and development standards. We create and optimize reusable UI components, interaction patterns and design guidelines based on WCAG 2.2 AA.

Our approach considers both visual design and technical implementation, including the behavior of interactive components. From buttons and forms to complex navigation elements, we establish a consistent foundation for accessible digital products. This reduces the need to redefine and implement accessibility requirements for every new project.

When are accessible design systems useful?

Integrating accessibility into a design system is particularly valuable for companies developing multiple digital products, improving existing design systems or establishing accessibility as a long-term part of their development processes.

Typical questions include:

  • How can we ensure our UI components are designed and implemented accessibly?
  • How do we integrate WCAG requirements into an existing design system?
  • How can we establish consistent accessibility standards across products and teams?
  • How do we reduce recurring accessibility barriers and costly corrections?

This approach is especially useful for large product portfolios, complex software applications and organizations with multiple design and development teams. An accessible design system establishes shared standards and supports consistent implementation across different applications.

How do we proceed?

1. Analyze the existing design system

We review existing design guidelines, UI components and technical foundations. We identify accessibility barriers, missing interaction states and insufficiently documented requirements. Relevant WCAG criteria provide the basis for our assessment.

2. Define accessible components and interaction patterns

We develop or improve reusable components and interaction patterns. We consider color contrast, keyboard accessibility, focus states, semantic structure and compatibility with assistive technologies.

3. Document accessibility standards

We define clear requirements for design and development. These include visual guidelines, component behavior, interaction states and technical implementation guidance. We integrate the documentation into existing design systems and workflows.

4. Support implementation and quality assurance

We help design and development teams introduce and apply the standards. We can evaluate selected components against relevant WCAG criteria and work with teams to improve their accessibility.

What do you receive?

You receive a systematic foundation for implementing digital accessibility consistently and efficiently across different products.

Depending on the project scope, the deliverables include:

  • An accessibility assessment of existing design systems and UI components
  • Accessible or improved reusable components and interaction patterns
  • Documented accessibility standards for design and development
  • Actionable recommendations for integration, quality assurance and continuous improvement

This provides your team with reusable foundations for accessible digital products. It reduces recurring issues, improves collaboration between design and development and supports consistent accessibility quality over time.

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