Designing for accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a key part of designing great solutions. Accessible solutions benefit everyone. Take curb cutaways: the ramps at the edges of sidewalks originally designed for people in wheelchairs benefit other people too, like moms pushing strollers or delivery people pushing carts. The company OXO started out designing utensils and appliances for senior citizens and people with Arthritis, and ended up making easy-to-use tools that work great for everyone. Designing a mobile app that works great on 3G connections will be lightning fast for someone on LTE or 5G. Designing for your users with the most requirements can help create even better solutions for everyone.
Inspired by Change by Design and User Friendly: How the Hidden Rules of Design Are Changing the Way We Live, Work, and Play