Today we're covering a fresh take on accessible design with Hyperlegible Sans, a free font that enhances legibility for low-vision users. And we'll hear what the community is saying about menu designs for a seafood restaurant and struggles for web designers to find better-paying clients.
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Welcome to The Feed & The Thread, brought to you by Chicago Camps. Our next UX Camp event is coming up in February. We're still accepting presentations for the event - submit your talk today!
Let's see what the experts are pontificating about today.
Matthew Stephens at UX Design.cc introduces Hyperlegible Sans, a free and open-source font that enhances accessibility by modifying characters like I, l, O, and 0 for better legibility. The design includes subtle bars on capital I and baseline spurs on lowercase l to help low-vision users. What an amazing gift to the community.
Hashim Quraishi's article on CSS-Tricks details an experience where adding an ARIA role to a button intended as a link caused accessibility issues despite passing automated tests. The key lesson is the importance of using semantic HTML and testing with actual users and assistive technologies like screen readers for true accessibility.
Emily Yorgey at UX Design.cc explores how the rise of AI-generated content is leading to a more skeptical user base, enhancing critical thinking skills. Adam Mosseri points out that social platforms are moving from assuming authenticity to starting with skepticism about content. This is one of the few times we’ve heard about AI making people smarter when it comes to content, and it’s interesting to think about.
Also worth noting - new pieces recently from Smashing Magazine and UX Planet. Check them out!
Let's check in with the practitioners today for their hot topics.
Over in the Design subreddit, people are weighing in on a playful hand-drawn menu design for a seafood restaurant. It got eighty-nine upvotes - seems like there’s a lot of love for a chill vibe. And here’s one comment that had us chuckling: "I like it overall but why is that chili playing hide the boner." I mean, that’s almost too spicy for podcast content!
Meanwhile, over in the web_design subreddit, someone's brother is a talented web designer but he's struggling to find clients who pay him what he deserves. It’s tough when you’re good at something and still not seeing fair compensation for it. The thread is full of tips on how to help – worth checking out for anyone in a similar situation.
And there's a curious debate over in Design about whether the german tiled table should make a comeback. I mean, who knew tables could be so divisive?
Finally, in the Design Systems subreddit, design technologists are sharing how their roles are evolving with the rise of AI-assisted tools. It’s an interesting look into where the field is heading – you might want to look into that if you’re curious about where this is heading.
That's what folks are buzzing about today!
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Whether you’re exploring the nuances of Hyperlegible Sans or looking for support in getting fair compensation for design work, today’s discussions highlight how thoughtful design can really elevate everyday experiences. It makes you think about what simple changes could transform your own projects, right? Thanks for tuning in – we’ll catch you next time.
That's The Feed and The Thread for today. Keep designing with intention!