by Andreea Demirgian | Apr 29, 2025 | Accessibility, Accessible performances, Education, Interaction Design
You know that feeling when you land on a beautiful website but can’t figure out how to do the one thing you came for? That’s not just bad design — it’s exclusion in action. Interaction design, or IxD, isn’t just about making things pretty or smooth. It’s about making...
by Andreea Demirgian | Aug 29, 2024 | Accessibility, eLearning Accessibility, Instructional Design, Interaction Design, Learning Experience Design, Mobile App Accessibility
For Autistic individuals, thoughtful accessibility isn’t a cherry on top – it’s the cake itself. Let’s get into it: First: What are the core accessibility needs for Autistic users? Autistic people may experience: Sensory sensitivities (e.g., sound, light,...
by Andreea Demirgian | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
(If it’s good for them, it’s better for everyone.) Prioritize Predictability Use consistent layouts across all pages. Minimize surprise actions like pop-ups or sudden animations. Explain interactions clearly before they happen. Golden Rule: Never make the user guess...
by Andreea Demirgian | Nov 2, 2023 | Accessibility
What Happens When You Design for the Edges? Everyone Benefits. Most digital spaces still treat accessibility like a checkbox and neurodivergence like an afterthought. But what if we flipped the script? Instead of designing for a mythical “average user,” what if we...
by Andreea Demirgian | Feb 8, 2019 | Podcast
This is a transcript of Open Mic, The Accessible Podcast – February 8 edition Jingle Open Mic, The Accessible Podcast. (soft piano music) Host: Hello and welcome back to Open Mic, the Accessible Podcast. I am Andreea Demirgian, your host, and today I will be...
