Editorial & layout
The 2026 Accessibility Report is a self-initiated design and research project examining how accessibility and universal design are applied within contemporary digital design systems. The project reflects my approach as a designer and strategic thinker: working at the intersection of structure, content, and execution to create systems that are clear, scalable, and usable in real-world conditions.
Rather than treating accessibility as a separate requirement, the report positions it as a core design consideration and a signal of overall design quality.
Disciplines
Editorial Design
Year
2026
Design challenge and solution
The Challenge
The challenge of this project was to design a long-form report that could communicate complex ideas with clarity while modeling accessibility best practices through its own structure, typography, and layout. The report needed to feel editorial and refined, while remaining highly functional and usable across contexts.
The Solution
The layout system is grid-based and modular, with typography and spacing optimized for readability. Color and contrast decisions were informed by WCAG guidelines, and the final deliverable was produced as a fully tagged, accessible PDF. Throughout the project, accessibility was treated not as a constraint, but as an integrated design standard.
01 Strategic role
This project reflects how I work at the intersection of strategy and execution. I defined the editorial framework, translated standards into practical design decisions, and designed reusable layout patterns that could scale across sections and formats.
Each decision was made with long-term use in mind, balancing visual refinement with functional clarity.
02 Outcome
The final deliverable is an editorially designed, fully accessible report that demonstrates how accessibility can be integrated early without compromising clarity or aesthetics.
For readers, the report offers clarity and usability.
For teams, it serves as a reference model for building inclusive systems.
For my practice, it stands as a proof point for how thoughtful design can reduce friction and support understanding over time.
03 Reflection
This project reinforces my belief that strong design anticipates variation and supports people quietly, over time. Accessibility is not separate from good design—it is one of its clearest signals.
The thinking behind this work extends beyond editorial design into brand systems, interfaces, and tools—anywhere clarity, consistency, and care are required to help people move through information with confidence.