Break the Cycle with Figma Design Annotations

Crystal Scott, CPWA

Design Annotation Ninja

January 7, 2025

Creating an accessible digital experience isn't just a checkbox—it’s an investment in inclusivity, usability, and your brand's reputation. Yet, too often, businesses fall into the costly and time-consuming “break-fix cycle” of designing inaccessible digital products, auditing them after release, and undergoing tedious remediation or complete rebuilding.

At Zenyth, our Accessible Design with Figma Annotations service provides the expertise and foresight to break this cycle, ensuring your designs are accessible from the very beginning. With years of experience working with diverse clients, we’ve perfected the process of embedding accessibility into the design phase, saving you time, money, and frustration.

The Problem: The Costly Break-Fix Cycle

Digital projects often follow a pattern where accessibility is an afterthought. This leads to:

  • Missed Accessibility Standards: Designs that fail to meet WCAG criteria create barriers for users with disabilities.
  • Expensive Remediation: Fixing accessibility issues post-development often involves rewriting code, redesigning components, or even rebuilding entire products.
  • Reputational Risks: Releasing inaccessible products can lead to user dissatisfaction, negative press, or legal challenges.

The Solution: Accessible Design with Figma Annotations

Our service tackles these issues head-on by incorporating accessibility into the design process. Using Figma, a collaborative design platform, we annotate every aspect of your project to highlight accessibility considerations.

What We Offer:

  1. Accessibility Expertise: Our team identifies potential barriers and provides actionable recommendations for developers.
  2. Detailed Annotations: Each design element is annotated with accessibility guidance, such as ARIA roles, focus order, and contrast requirements.
  3. WCAG Conformance: We ensure your designs align with WCAG 2.1 A and AA standards, avoiding common pitfalls that audits often uncover.
  4. Developer Support: Clear directions help developers implement accessibility from the start, reducing the risk of costly mistakes.

Why Choose Zenyth for Accessible Design?

1. Experience You Can Trust

With years of accessibility engineering expertise, we’ve partnered with organizations across industries to deliver born-accessible digital solutions.

2. Proactive Accessibility

Instead of addressing issues after development, we help you get it right the first time, uncovering barriers during the design phase and preventing future problems.

3. Cost Savings

Avoid the financial burden of auditing and remediation by starting with an accessible foundation.

4. Seamless Collaboration

Using Figma, we ensure design teams and developers are aligned, streamlining the path to accessible product delivery.

Build Born-Accessible Products Today

Accessible design is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. By partnering with Zenyth’s Accessible Design service, you empower your team to create inclusive products that delight every user. Stop wasting resources on fixing inaccessible designs and start building with accessibility in mind from day one.

Contact Zenyth today to build an accessible foundation for your next project. Let’s work together to create digital experiences that are truly inclusive.

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