Writing
Sharing my stories as a product designer, technologist and consultant.
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4 things I learned about myself from an intense writing project
A few things I learned about myself from a difficult, intense writing project to respond to a UK government bid
Touch screens don’t work for everyone
Working with AgeUK as a digital inclusion volunteer, I saw first-hand how inaccessible touch screen devices can be for elderly people. It also opened my eyes to more people that may have similar challenges.
How recording audio versions of my articles improved my writing
I’ve been recording audio versions of recent articles to give people the option of listening, whether it’s for preference or accessibility. An unintended side effect is that it’s actually improved the quality and flow of my writing. I’ll explain why as well as some other benefits of reading aloud beyond writing.
My experience of facilitating a remote workshop with breakout rooms
Breakout rooms were a useful way of splitting into groups on a video call, have separate discussions and then playback learnings.
Practical accessibility - part 1: using a colour contrast checker
Practical accessibility tip #1: using a colour contrast checker - why it's important and how to spot and fix colour contrast issues on things you create to make them more accessible and inclusive.
