FEATURE
5 Big Web Design Predictions for 2022
Every year, at this time, blogs like WebDesignerDepot try and predict what’s going to happen in the year ahead. It's fun to look back this time next year and see how it played out IRL. I would love to see more accessibility in #3!
webdesignerdepot.com
INCLUSIVE
4 ways mobile apps could be a lot more accessible
Digital design company Diamond released its latest State of Accessibility Report (SOAR) on Dec. 8, documenting the digital accessibility of the most trafficked sites and downloaded apps, which include TikTok, YouTube, and children's apps like the numerous Toca Boca games dominating the app stores. It's the first year the company has gathered data specifically on mobile apps. The actual report is linked in this article...
mashable.com
VISUAL
Top 21 Visualizations of 2021 from Visual Capitalist
These visualizations were selected because they reached a wide audience, sparked lively conversations, or broke new ground in design and data-driven reporting.
My favorite is #2, which was covered in Being Designerly #24 - The 20 Fastest Growing Jobs in the Next Decade...
visualcapitalist.com
TOOLS
Micro Digital Tools - mdigi.tools
A handy list of web based digital tools that work inside your browser - use the filters on the left to filter design tools...
mdigi.tools
INSPIRATION
Checklist Design - A collection of the best design practices.
A collection of the best design practices by @george_hatzis
checklist.design
UNTIL NEXT TIME
I hope you enjoyed Being Designerly's first issue of 2022 with predictions about design, UX, accessibility. Not to forget the browser based tools and best practices for design.
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