The author discusses the importance of providing meaningful alternative text for images in emails, particularly in light of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) that emphasizes accessibility standards. They criticize a company's l...
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The blog post provides a monthly update on accessibility news, highlighting issues with Apple's Voice Control feature in macOS 26, which has been reported to have bugs affecting productivity. It also discusses Molly Burke's insigh...
The BBC's report on the socioeconomic impact of digital transition highlights three digitally excluded groups: the unemployed, people with disabilities, and individuals over 75. It emphasizes the importance of supporting these gro...
The blog post discusses the recent enforcement of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) in France, highlighting that major retailers like Auchan, Carrefour, E. Leclerc, and Picard Surgelés have been found to have inaccessible websi...
Silvia Maggi, the first astronaut with a disability, has been cleared for a space station mission. After losing his right leg in a motorcycle accident, he started running again and took part in his first race in 2004. He hopes tha...
0Silvia Maggi Design - Important RSS Changes
2025-02-16 •
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The Business Disability Forum has developed the 'Changing the Image of Disability' campaign to address the underrepresentation and misrepresentation of disabled individuals in media and advertising. The campaign aims to provide gu...
The Museum of Cambridge and Rowan Humberstone are partnering to amplify the unheard stories of disabled people in Cambridgeshire, aiming to inspire other institutions across the UK. They will highlight and share different disabled...
Primark has launched a collection of 49 clothing items designed for people with disabilities. The affordable high street store has collaborated with Victoria Jenkins, a fashion designer with a disability, to create this line. The ...
0A new professional direction - Silvia Maggi
2025-01-16 •
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Dr. Patricia Moore is a pioneer in the field of inclusive design, advocating for equity and dignity by design. She emphasizes the need to move away from elitist design and towards true inclusivity. Moore's groundbreaking research ...
0Quite a year - Silvia Maggi
2024-12-16 •
The author reflects on a difficult year, including struggles with mental health, a new understanding of their neurodivergence, and a decision to step away from the UX industry. They also discuss the impact of reading and connectin...
0A new home for my photos
2024-09-19 •
The author discusses the launch of a new photography website after leaving Instagram in 2021. The site, designed with the help of Simone, is a work in progress with plans for future updates. It features a blog format where each ph...
0My ukulele diary – part 2
2024-07-18 •
The author documents their progress learning to play the ukulele, sharing the songs they have learned and the challenges they have faced. They reflect on the emotional aspect of playing music and how it has helped them cope with g...
The blog post discusses the need to rewild the internet to end monopolies, the issue of distraction in the tech industry, and resources for becoming an accessibility design pro.
The blog post discusses the decline of user interface design, the issues with accessibility overlays, and the concept of setting oneself free with rituals. It highlights how aesthetics have taken precedence over functionality in U...
0Mindless sketches
2024-06-04 •
The author reflects on a negative period in their life and the importance of looking back with kindness and critical thinking. They found old sketches from Drawabox lessons and decided to publish them as a reminder of progress. Th...
The blog post discusses the role of UX in mitigating technology addiction, accidental registration for President of Iceland due to usability problems, and a conference on how purpose drives design to transform the world.
The blog post discusses the consequences of the ubiquitousness of smartphones, particularly on children. It includes an interview with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about his book on the topic, as well as personal observation...
0Reasoning why verbal reasoning tests are bad
2024-04-29 •
The author failed a Product Design / Verbal Reasoning test for a senior role and believes these tests exclude good professionals. They argue that experience and problem-solving skills are more important than test results, especial...
0From seed to plant
2024-04-10 •
The author reflects on the joy of growing vegetables and flowers in their garden, including the process of planting seeds and watching them thrive. They discuss the beauty of wild plants and the importance of maintaining a balance...
The blog post discusses the conflicts in digital design, the disappearance of the title 'web designer', and the issue of forcing users to create accounts. It highlights the challenges designers face in balancing speed with quality...
The blog post discusses the concept of 'content creation' and the pressure to monetize hobbies on social media. It suggests that having a personal website can be a more authentic and controlled way to share content.
0International Women’s Day and theatre
2024-03-09 •
The author celebrates International Women's Day and her birthday by attending a performance of two ghost stories by female writers at the Leper Chapel of St Mary Magdalene. The performance highlights the talent and originality of ...