Accessibility and inclusive design | uxcon special w/ Bryce Johnson | #62

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Bryce, an inclusive designer at Microsoft and co-founder of the Inclusive Tech Lab, discusses the inclusive design process and the philosophy he adopted to create accessible and inclusive products with and for people with disabilities, especially in the gaming industry. Bryce also gives practical advice on where and how to engage with different users to create more accessible and inclusive designs.

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Episode highlights

00:02:09 - Inclusive design approach and philosophy

00:01:32 - Motivation for inclusive design

00:05:57 - The Xbox adaptive controller

00:08:38 - AI and accessibility

00:10:51 - Participatory design and research

00:19:16 - Advice for researchers

About our guest Bryce Johnson

Bryce is an inclusive designer for Microsoft Windows + Devices, where he is devoted to ensuring Microsoft products are accessible. Bryce initiated and designed the Inclusive Tech Lab at Microsoft, which has now hosted over twenty thousand visitors; it is a facility where people can explore how people with disabilities interact with Microsoft products and services. He strives to design systems of accessibility enhancement, like the Surface Adaptive Kit, across our devices. Bryce is one of the inventors of the Xbox Adaptive Controller and a proud member of the Microsoft Adaptive Accessories team.

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