The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book
Language: English
Published by Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, US, 2026
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The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book gives UX and UI designers the tools to meet compliance-and exceed expectations. Award-winning designer and educator Irene Pereyra makes accessibility approachable with clear answers to the most pressing design questions in a QandA format, accompanied by real-world case studies, practical tips, and inspiring analogies.Structured around 12 core areas-typography, color and contrast, navigation and structure, interactions and animations, images and video, context, human factors, assistive technologies, team and process, testing, laws and regulations, and history-this guide helps designers anticipate challenges and design accessibly from the start. Whether you're working on websites, apps, or cross-platform digital products, this is your everyday desk reference for inclusive design.Inside, you'll find:150+ illustrations and examples to visualize accessibility principles in actionUp-to-date legal guidance on WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EAA, and other global standardsQandA-style organization answering common questions across 12 core design topicsCase studies and analogies that connect abstract concepts to real-world practiceA designer-first tone that balances creative inspiration with practical applicationThe book itself is carefully designed for all readers, offering tangible examples of accessible font, color, and layout choices.Timely, accessible, and deeply practical, this is the book every UX, UI, product, and interaction designer needs to future-proof their design process-and ensure their work includes everyone. …
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- Title
- The Accessible Design Reference and Specification Book
- Author
- Irene Pereyra
- Publisher
- Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc, US
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1577158385
- ISBN 13
- 9781577158387
- Item weight
- 440 grams
Award-winning designer and educator Irene Pereyra makes accessibility approachable with clear answers to the most pressing design questions in a Q&A format, accompanied by real-world case studies, practical tips, and inspiring analogies.
Structured around 12 core areas—typography, color & contrast, navigation & structure, interactions & animations, images & video, context, human factors, assistive technologies, team & process, testing, laws & regulations, and history—this guide helps designers anticipate challenges and design accessibly from the start. Whether you’re working on websites, apps, or cross-platform digital products, this is your everyday desk reference for inclusive design.
Inside, you’ll find:
- 150+ illustrations and examples to visualize accessibility principles in action
- Up-to-date legal guidance on WCAG, ADA, Section 508, EAA, and other global standards
- Q&A-style organization answering common questions across 12 core design topics
- Case studies and analogies that connect abstract concepts to real-world practice
- A designer-first tone that balances creative inspiration with practical application
The book itself is carefully designed for all readers, offering tangible examples of accessible font, color, and layout choices.
Timely, accessible, and deeply practical, this is the book every UX, UI, product, and interaction designer needs to future-proof their design process—and ensure their work includes everyone.
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About the Author
User Experience Director and Designer Irene Pereyra is responsible for translating business requirements into intuitive interactive solutions. She has led the strategy and UX initiatives for clients including The Met, Wacom, Balenciaga, USA Today, EA, HTC, Google, Nickelodeon, FOX, Verizon, BBC, Red Bull, and many more for both the web and cross-platform applications. Her work has been recognized by Cannes, The Webbys, FWA, Interaction Design Association, and The European Design Awards.
Irene has been a guest speaker at numerous conferences, such as OFFF and FITC, and taught at prestigious learning institutions like Hyper Island in Sweden, SVA in New York, Elisava in Barcelona, Harbour Space in Barcelona, and the Design Academy in the Netherlands. Her personal projects have been displayed in design conferences and festivals in Amsterdam, Antwerp, Paris, New York, Singapore, and Tegucigalpa.
Originally from Amsterdam, Irene holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Atlanta and a Master of Science in Communications Design from Pratt Institute in New York. She currently splits her time between Barcelona and Brooklyn, where she heads up her design studio, Anton & Irene, together with her creative partner, Anton Repponen.
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