Regine Gilbert on Accessibility & Inclusive Design

Surfacing

English - April 12, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 55.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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In this episode, Andy and Lisa talk to the designer, speaker, and educator Regine Gilbert. Regine is the author of "Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind." Regine explains what accessibility means and consider why makers and business don’t build accessible products—and how to shift that trend. Regine also offers advice for designers and makers who work in organizations where accessibility and inclusive design aren’t priorities.

Episode transcript

About Regine Gilbert

Regine Gilbert is a user experience designer, educator, and international public speaker with over 10 years of experience working in the technology arena. She has a strong belief in making the world a more accessible place—one that starts and ends with the user. 

Regine’s areas of research focus are digital accessibility, inclusive design, and immersive experiences.

In 2019, Regine’s first book, ‘Inclusive Design for a Digital World: Designing with Accessibility in Mind (Design Thinking) was released through Apress publishing.

Regine’s Twitter handle: @reg_inee

Regine’s website

People & Places Regine Talks About

Doug North Cook

NYU Tandon School of Engineering - Integrated Design & Media, M.S.

Gus Chalkias

Kat Holmes

A11Y – Meetup Groups

National Association of Black Journalists

Matt May – Head of Inclusive Design at Adobe