Design systems and dyscalculia with Laura Parker
Dyscalculia is a learning difference characterised by a persistent difficulty in understanding numbers. In this episode, Laura and I discuss her experiences with dyscalculia, and how design systems can help to create more inclusive digital products for people like her.
Episode Links
Laura’s blog (https://uxwriting.co.uk)
Laura’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/LauraParkerUX)
Accessible numbers project (https://accessiblenumbers.com/)
Dyscalculia poster (https://accessibility-manual.dwp.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/accessibility-posters)
Dyscalculia network (https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com)
Plain Numbers report (https://plainnumbers.org.uk/why-we-exist)
Systems of Harm
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems play a role in perpetuating systemic harm? Can they do anything to mitigate it?
In this series, design systems consultant and podcast host Amy Hupe interviews guests about their experiences of design systems, systemic exclusion, and how we can work to design more inclusive experiences.
- No. of episodes: 6
- Latest episode: 2023-06-20
- Society & Culture Technology
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