Inclusive design systems

Explore Geri Reid's personal experience with dyscalculia and her professional work in accessibility and design systems.

We discuss the challenges people with dyscalculia face when using digital services, deceptive design patterns (like hidden fees, sneaky upsells, and countdown timers) that can exploit those challenges, and design patterns that can help make numbers more accessible.  

We also talk about how internal tools and documentation are often overlooked for accessibility but are vital for employees who struggle with numbers.

01:10 Lived experience with dyscalculia 

03:34 Challenges with design components

08:29 Financial transactions and vulnerabilities

13:18 Designing for accessibility in financial services

20:41 Internal documentation and accessibility 

29:00 Deceptive design patterns 

38:53 Helpful design patterns and tools 

44:37 Improving accessibility in design systems 

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Transcript, bio and links available on accessiblenumbers.com/inclusive-design-systems