Design systems aren’t just about speeding up development—they’re powerful tools for building accessibility into every layer of a product. This talk dives into how thoughtful use of tokens, semantic HTML, and inclusive design principles can turn your system into an accessibility enabler, not just a UI kit. Learn why “accessible by default” isn’t enough, how small structural decisions impact real users, and why documentation isn’t just nice to have—it’s critical for scaling accessibility across teams. If you want your design system to do more than look good—if you want it to work for everyone—this talk is for you.

Design systems aren’t just about speeding up development—they’re powerful tools for building accessibility into every layer of a product. This talk dives into how thoughtful use of tokens, semantic HTML, and inclusive design principles can turn your system into an accessibility enabler, not just a UI kit. Learn why “accessible by default” isn’t enough, how small structural decisions impact real users, and why documentation isn’t just nice to have—it’s critical for scaling accessibility across teams. If you want your design system to do more than look good—if you want it to work for everyone—this talk is for you.