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OP here. I propose a concept to create a tool similar to Figma but focused on designing screen reader experiences. The goal is to encourage designers to formali
by mikaelaast 4y ago
OP here. I propose a concept to create a tool similar to Figma but focused on designing screen reader experiences. The goal is to encourage designers to formalize and structure their work in a way that would consider accessibility and user experience for those relying on screen readers.
This new tool would require designers to think about the semantics and hierarchy of the content, forcing them to consider not just the visual presentation, but also the underlying structure that screen readers rely on. By doing so, designers would have to make their design intentions more explicit and less open to interpretation by front-end developers.
I shared this idea with my coworkers and the reception was lukewarm.
- flappyeagle 4y agoIt got a lukewarm reception because it doesn’t take into account how design works and how it adds value. Designers are not engineers. Forcing them to formalize early in the process makes them less efficient and hinders their ability to explore widely. Figma has a lot of features like symbols, auto layout and design system support which can be used to introduce formality and structure.
- mikaelaast 4y agoI feel like your second paragraph undermines the first one.
- flappyeagle 4y agoIt doesn’t. Read more carefully.