Inclusively-Delicious Design Systems

Design systems are a popular way for teams to flavor their design and development workflow. However, an often-missing ingredient in many design systems is a focus on accessibility best practices — especially when component libraries are involved.

In this month’s Meetup, Kathleen McMahon will reveal the recipe for staying technically relevant — and sought after — in today’s workforce: JavaScript framework knowledge blended with solid HTML/CSS skills and accessibility best practices. Particularly for component libraries in a design system.

This talk will demonstrate how you can mix some commonly-used React components with the ingredients of accessibility. Pair this with best practices guidance in your documentation, and you’ll have the recipe for a delectably inclusive design system.

Kathleen works at O’Reilly Media as a Frontend Engineer, where she leads the accessibility initiative for the design system. Her deep industry experience as both a designer and developer fuels her passion for making apps beautifully accessible. In her spare time, she is the Creative Director for the CXsisters network, and the best lanterne rouge cyclocrosser you’ll ever meet.