Supporting Neurodiversity in Digital Products

Neurodiversity brings unique perspectives and needs to digital experiences. This session explores how we can support these users through inclusive design strategies grounded in research. Learn how to apply cognitive-friendly design patterns and create interfaces that reduce friction and foster engagement. Whether you’re new to accessibility or deep in inclusive design, you’ll leave with actionable insights to make your work more empathetic and effective.

Building Effective User Interfaces: A Figma Walkthrough & Design System Setup

Join a step-by-step walkthrough on how to leverage Figma, a collaborative tool for interface design, to bring your UI concepts to life. Designed for both beginners and those experienced with Figma, you will learn more about:

• Figma’s community and user interface.
• Figma’s core features like variables, variants, and auto layout.
• The difference between designer and developer modes.
• How to create responsive prototypes within Figma.
• How to set up your own sharable components.

How Accessibility Shapes the UX Design Process

Learn to identify the fundamental steps of a user experience project, from initial research and concept ideation to user testing, wireframes, and prototypes. We’ll break down each step, highlighting best practices that lead to intuitive, user-friendly designs. A special focus will be given to accessibility, examining how inclusive design principles can be integrated at every step of the UX process to ensure that digital products are usable by everyone.

Creating Accessible Emails

Accessible email planning and design improves usability for everyone on your mailing list. Marketers, designers, and IT pros all have an important role in crafting an accessible email. Learn how to navigate this process from start to finish. We’ll share best practices, resources, and tips for working in Webtools Email+ and Outlook.