My interest in accessibility started after doing what most business owners do.
I designed my site and branding around the colours and styles I liked best. I thought it looked great, and so did a lot of friends.
But then my sister pointed out that she could barely read it...
Not ideal.
Whilst having a sister who’s visually impaired comes with wee tasks like reading out menus, and being an occasional taxi service, I definitely wouldn’t want to exclude her from any businesses I design for.
Not just because it’s a shitty thing to do, oh no.
I wouldn’t want to exclude anyone like her, because she’s also a high earner.
Someone with buying power.
A potential client who expects a great customer experience just like everyone else.
About
Hi, I’m Rachel
My name is Rachel Mess. I like to keep things tidy and simple, and I love helping businesses who are sick of their messy websites (yes, that pun was on purpose 😏).
I also have a passion for ensuring your brand is something everyone can enjoy. Accessibility isn’t just a checkbox exercise, it’s something that has to be considered throughout the design process.
Which is where I come in!
The Why of it all
“Can I borrow your eyes?”
Where Accessibility meets Design
1 in 5 adults have a disability in the UK. Online, there are four main barriers that people with a disability face when using the internet. Those are:
Low Contrast
Missing Alt Tags for images
Empty Links
Missing form labels
Overlooking these elements is what causes more than 80% of new websites to fall short of accessibility standards.
Meaning the companies I work with have a huge advantage over their competitors, as their new sites not only look great but they’re designed and developed to be as user friendly as possible for all potential customers.
Meaning the companies I work with have a huge advantage over their competitors, as their new sites not only look great but they’re designed and developed to be as user friendly as possible for all potential customers.
Grab you free Accessible Brand Cheat Sheet
Whether your a business owner building your own DIY site, or designer who wants to make sure they’re building an inclusive site, this checklist will help you make your corner of the internet more accessible.
How can I help?
Now that you know a bit about me, let’s get you to where you need to be!
Which services are you looking?
Book a Discovery Call
Interested in working with me? Great!
Let's jump on a quick 20 minute video call where we will briefly cover:
- Which services you're interested in
- Your brand or website's current status
- Your business goals
If we both feel that we’re a good fit to work together, we will make plans to kickoff your project, or training.
Book a call directly using the Calendar, or open calendly using the button below.
You can also email me at hello@rachelmess.com
