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Accessible design systems: why they matter and how to build one

One in six people, about 1.3 billion, live with a disability and face barriers to using digital products and services. While this gap is not new, stricter laws and growing awareness are making it harder to ignore. There is no single fix, but embedding accessibility into your design system is one of the most effective solutions. In this guide, we will explore why it matters and how to build one.

15 August 2025 ● 9 min read
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