Continued Focus
Mantis & Co. Predicts: The topic of design systems will continue to be a focal point in tech. The design systems community has vibrant representation from accessibility advocates working towards systems-level solutions that enable accessible digital experiences. It is widely acknowledged that design systems are one of the most impactful methods of product accessibility.
Proactive Accessibility in Design Systems
Mantis & Co. Predicts: Proactive accessibility practices will dominate, driven by the growing recognition that design systems are essential for embedding accessibility at scale. With teams focusing on guidelines, criteria, and built-in accessibility features, design systems will increasingly act as proactive enablers, reducing the need for reactive fixes.
Spotlight: An Accessibility Team's Best Friend
Join Daniel Henderson-Ede from Mantis & Co. at the 40th CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. On Thursday March 13 at 10:20 AM, Daniel will present an insightful session on how accessibility and design systems teams can collaborate to tackle shared challenges.
This session will provide practical strategies to improve collaboration, resolve roadblocks, and create better, more effective products. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights at the world’s leading assistive technology conference.
Learn more about this sessionMeasuring Adoption and Accessibility Together
Mantis & Co. Predicts: Measuring design system adoption will go beyond tracking usage metrics and qualitative feedback. Organizations will standardize metrics that connect adoption rates with accessibility outcomes, such as compliance scores and user satisfaction among disabled audiences. This shift will enable design systems to demonstrate their direct impact on product accessibility, fostering deeper organizational commitment to both adoption and accessibility initiatives.
