What makes an interface accessible? And how can designers create experiences that work for all users? This guide answers all your burning questions about accessibility—like how to design for everyone, even those juggling a hot coffee and a pet hamster.

Design Beyond Barriers is an accessibility guide made by designers, for designers, with a clear goal: to prove that accessibility does not limit design. It’s not about stripping things down or making compromises—it’s about solving real design problems for real people.

With only 2% of design curriculums covering accessibility, most designers aren’t prepared to build inclusive experiences, leaving it to developers instead. But readable type, intuitive navigation, and smart color choices start in design, not in code. Developers build the product, but we set the foundation. It’s time to own that responsibility.