Adobe InDesign versus Affinity Publisher: Which Should You Use? Design Domination 2026-09-25 | Adobe InDesign versus Affinity Publisher: Which Should You Use?
Adding Metadata for Document Accessibility Design Domination 2025-08-20 | Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/adding-metadata-for-document-accessibilityShow NotesCreativePro Design + Accessibility Summit 2025: creativepro.com/event/design-accessibility-summit-2025Use code JOINUS to save $100.Accessibility courses: creative-boost.com/coursesSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostSubscribe to my email list: creative-boost.com/subscribeMusic: bensound.com
10 Surprising Facts About Me Design Domination 2025-07-09 | Full transcript available at: http://creative-boost.com/10-surprising-facts-about-meShow NotesChickenanigans channel: youtube.com/@chickenanigans_________Accessibility courses: creative-boost.com/coursesSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostSubscribe to my email list: creative-boost.com/subscribeJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
Ultimate Guide to Creating a Transcript for Audio and Video Content Design Domination 2025-05-07 | Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/ultimate-guide-to-creating-a-transcriptShow NotesNielsen data: nielsen.com/insights/2018/time-flies-us-adults-now-spend-nearly-half-a-day-interacting-with-mediaWorld Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/deafness-and-hearing-lossOtter: otter.aiRev: rev.comHappy Scribe: happyscribe.comDescript: descript.comAccessibility courses: creative-boost.com/coursesSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostSubscribe to my email list: creative-boost.com/subscribeJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
5 Tips for Creating Accessible PDFs Efficiently Design Domination 2025-04-23 | If you’re new to creating accessible PDFs from InDesign, Word, PowerPoint or if you don’t have an efficient process, then you may face certain challenges.Full transcript available at http://creative-boost.com/5-tips-for-creating-accessible-pdfs-efficiently00:00 Introduction01:13 1. Set expectations03:28 2. Accessibility check your design04:57 3. Easily review Alt-text09:38 4. Send a final PDF for review10:35 5. Only do work on an approved PDF10:56 Bonus tip!11:44 Get the full process for creating accessible PDFs from InDesignShow NotesAlt-text Extractor and Alt-text Automator scripts for InDesign: accessibilityscripts.com/store/product-category/indesignAccessible PDFs From InDesign course: creative-boost.com/indesigncourseAccessibility courses: creative-boost.com/coursesSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
2025 State of Website Accessibility Design Domination 2025-04-09 | Every year, WebAIM conducts an accessibility evaluation of the top 1 million websites. They check the home pages with WAVE, their automated checker.Find out what these website accessibility insights from the 2025 WebAIM Million report mean for you as a web designer or developer today.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/2025-state-of-website-accessibilityShow Notes:2025 WebAIM Million report: webaim.org/projects/million2024 State of Website Accessibility episode: creative-boost.com/2024-state-of-website-accessibilityMastering Accessible Headings, episode 164: creative-boost.com/accessible-headingsAdding Skip Navigation Links for Better Web Accessibility, episode 145: creative-boost.com/skip-navigation-linksFree workshop: 3 Easy Steps Into Web Accessibility: creative-boost.com/3easystepsSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
7 Reasons to Add Captions to Videos Design Domination 2025-03-26 | You might think that video captions are only for accessibility and for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals. Here are 7 reasons to add captions to videos that may surprise you.Full transcript available at creative-boost.com/7-reasons-to-add-captions-to-videosSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
UserWay Class-action Lawsuit Design Domination 2025-03-18 | Another website accessibility overlay company has been sued. This time it involves UserWay and a class-action lawsuit. Find out what this means for you as a website designer or developer.Bloomsybox versus UserWay complaint (580 kb PDF): lflegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Userway-complaint-filed.pdf Support this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
UserWay Class-action Lawsuit Design Domination 2025-03-12 | Another website accessibility overlay company has been sued. This time it involves UserWay and a class-action lawsuit. Find out what this means for you as a website designer or developer.Show Notes:Overlay Fact Sheet: overlayfactsheet.com/en FACIL’iti sued Julie Moynat: https://www.lalutineduweb.fr/en/help-lawyer-fees-faciliti-lawsuit/ Koena: koena.net/en/koena-given-formal-notice-by-facilitiaccessiBe case: creative-boost.com/ftc-fines-accessibeLevel Access Acquires UserWay: creative-boost.com/level-access-acquiring-userwayBloomsybox versus UserWay complaint (580 kb PDF): lflegal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Userway-complaint-filed.pdf Compliance versus conformance: creative-boost.com/accessibility-compliance-versus-conformanceDelaware Consumer Fraud Act: delcode.delaware.gov/title6/c025/sc02/index.html PacerMonitor.com: pacermonitor.com/public/case/54346427/Bloomsyboxcom_LLC_v_Userway,_Inc_et_alFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/userway-lawsuitSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
Does Accessibility Apply to Print Design? Design Domination 2025-02-26 | Graphic designers often ask if accessibility laws and guidelines apply to print design, not just websites, document and other digital content. The answer might surprise you.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/does-accessibility-apply-to-print-designJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.com
How to Create an Accessibility Statement Design Domination 2025-02-12 | Find out why a website should have an accessibility statement, what it should include and how to create an accessibility statement.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/how-to-create-an-accessibility-statementLainey Feingold’s website: lflegal.com/2013/02/access-info-pages/#Components-of-the-ideal-Accessibility-StatementEuropean Union accessibility statement: https://european-union.europa.eu/accessibility-statement_enTown of Ocean City, Maryland accessibility statement: oceancitymd.gov/oc/accessibilityBlack and Decker accessibility statement: stanleyblackanddecker.com/accessibility-statementEqualize Digital’s Accessibility Checker plugin for WordPress (this is an affiliate link, so if you buy the Pro version of the plugin, I will make a few bucks): equalizedigital.com/accessibility-checker/?ref=creativeboostW3C’s accessibility statement generator: w3.org/WAI/planning/statements/generator/#create Gov.uk: gov.uk/government/publications/sample-accessibility-statementSiteImprove: siteimprove.com/toolkit/accessibility-statement-generatorSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationAccessibility training: creative-boost.com/coursesMusic: bensound.com
European Accessibility Act: What You Need to Know Design Domination 2025-01-29 | The June 2025 deadline for the European Accessibility Act is fast approaching. Find out what you need to know and how it may affect you, even if you’re outside of the E.U.European Accessibility Act; https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2019/882/ojEU Directive 2016/2102: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX:32016L2102EN 301 549: https://accessible-eu-centre.ec.europa.eu/content-corner/digital-library/en-3015492021-accessibility-requirements-ict-products-and-services_enRian Rietveld’s WordCamp Europe talk: europe.wordcamp.org/2024/session/the-european-accessibility-act-explainedSpanish airline Vueling: spanishvida.com/2024/03/25/court-confirms-90k-fine-for-vueling-website-accessibility-failingsIreland’s accessibility laws: forbes.com/councils/forbesbusinesscouncil/2024/05/30/ireland-web-accessibility-everything-you-need-to-knowEpisode 182: Compliance versus Conformance: creative-boost.com/accessibility-compliance-versus-conformanceLainey Feingold: lflegal.com/global-law-and-policy/#European-UnionAccessibility training: creative-boost.com/indesign-pdf-accessibility-courseFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/european-accessibility-actSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
FTC Fines accessiBe $1 Million for Deceptive Claims Design Domination 2025-01-15 | What you need to know about the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint against website overlay company accessiBe and what it means for web designers and developers.FTC complaint against accessiBe: ftc.gov/legal-library/browse/cases-proceedings/2223156-accessibe-incSubmit comments: regulations.gov/commenton/FTC-2025-0002-0001Episode 182: Accessibility Conformance versus Compliance: creative-boost.com/accessibility-compliance-versus-conformanceSeptember 25, 2020, Webdesigner Depot blog post: webdesignerdepot.com/accessibe-review-2020-solving-web-accessibility-with-ai-and-scalability“How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant Using accessiBe”: uxplanet.org/make-your-website-ada-compliant-accessibe-d27c38ac5d26Overlay False Claims website: overlayfalseclaims.comAdrian Roselli’s breakdown of the case: adrianroselli.com/2025/01/ftc-catches-up-to-accessibe.html3 Easy Steps Into Web Accessibility webinar: creative-boost.com/workshop-readyFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/ftc-fines-accessibeSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
Accessible Design Critique: Food Packaging Design Domination 2024-10-02 | Find out from this accessible design critique how accessibility can affect food package design in the marketplace.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessible-design-critique-food-packagingAccessibility courses: creative-boost.com/coursesSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
How to Check Contrast in Canva Design Domination 2024-09-25 | You can make your designs more visually accessible by checking contrast. If you use Canva, you can do this very easily with their built-in contrast checker.Accessibility resources and training: creative-boost.com/accessibilitySupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdomination
The Biggest Accessibility Mistake (& How to Avoid It) Design Domination 2024-09-18 | Find out the biggest accessibility mistake when it comes to document design, web design or infographic design and how to avoid it, so that your designs will be more accessible.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/the-biggest-accessibility-mistakeAccessibility resources and training: creative-boost.com/accessibilitySupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationMusic: bensound.com
Accessibility Compliance versus Conformance Design Domination 2024-08-21 | It’s crucial to have a contract that clearly sets expectations for accessibility standards for projects. So it's important to use the correct terms when you talk to clients and in your proposals and contracts.Unfortunately, most designers and developers—and clients—use accessibility terms incorrectly, which could get you in hot water.Stick around to find out how to properly talk about two important accessibility terms—compliance and conformance, so you can CYA.Accessibility resources and training: creative-boost.com/accessibilityFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessibility-compliance-versus-conformanceJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.com
10 Things You Should Know About Accessibility Design Domination 2024-08-07 | Do you think accessibility doesn't apply to you as a designer? Are you trying to get others on board with it? Here are 10 things you should know about accessibility in 5 minutes.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/10-things-you-should-know-about-accessibilityJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.com
21 Business Lessons After 21 Years in Business Design Domination 2024-07-11 | Find out 21 business lessons I’ve learned over the past 21 years of having a successful creative business that will give you more confidence and clarity with your own freelance design business.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/21-business-lessons-after-21-years-in-businessJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.com
Adobe’s New Terms of Service: What You Need to Know—With Matt the Lawyer Design Domination 2024-06-18 | Adobe’s latest terms of service updates have caused an uproar in the design industry, with designers saying they are leaving Adobe once and for all. Find out what you need to know—from a lawyer—about Adobe’s terms of use.The Adobe part of the chat starts at 4:48.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/adobes-new-terms-of-serviceJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:34 Getting to Know Matthew Johnston04:48 Why Designers Are in an Uproar Over Adobe Terms of Use08:12 Can Adobe Use Your Content?18:28 Can Adobe Use My Files in Creative Cloud?21:19 Can Adobe Use My Content to Train AI?24:04 Alternatives to Adobe35:42 Outro
#1 Accessible Infographic Creator — With Eugene Woo Design Domination 2024-06-12 | Many designers want an alternative to Adobe and Canva that will help them create accessible infographics and short documents that can be edited by non-designers and don't have to be remediated. Find out how accessible infographic creator Venngage can help you do that.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessible-infographic-creatorJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:48 Getting to Know Eugene Woo04:48 Accessible Infographic Creator and Canva Alternative07:20 Making Venngage Accessible12:39 Accessibility Features in Venngage27:03 Venngage Users28:36 Educating Users About Accessibility33:24 New Features in Venngage36:24 Outro
Big Clients versus Small Clients Design Domination 2024-05-29 | A lot of designers think having big clients is the key to making more money in their creative business. But that is not the case, and there are many pros and cons to working with them. Find out the advantages and disadvantages to working with big clients versus small clients and which ones you should work with.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/big-clients-versus-small-clientsJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction01:07 Advantages of Working With Big Clients02:21 Disadvantages of Working With Big Clients07:27 Pros of Working With Small Clients09:49 Cons of Working With Small Clients10:24 Who Is Your Ideal Client?11:53 Outro
The Best Free Fonts to Download Design Domination 2024-05-08 | Find out where to get quality free fonts you can legally use for design projects, surprising reasons you should use certain free fonts, and accessibility concerns with certain types of typefaces.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/the-best-free-fonts-to-downloadJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction01:10 Where to Get Fonts02:44 Font Licensing04:14 Font Formats08:18 Conclusion08:30 Outro
The State of Web Accessibility in 2024 Design Domination 2024-04-17 | The WebAIM Million provides insightful data on the top 1 million web pages. Find out what the findings show about the state of website accessibility in 2024.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/2024-state-of-website-accessibilityJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:42 The WebAIM Million01:07 The State of Website Accessibility in 202404:04 Website Accessibility Errors08:01 Other Accessibility Issues11:02 What to Do With the WebAIM Data11:33 Outro
Canva Acquires Affinity: What It Means for Designers Design Domination 2024-04-03 | The news of Canva buying Affinity and its parent company Serif has shocked and outraged designers worldwide. Find out more about the Affinity acquisition and what it means for designers.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/canva-acquires-affinityJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:21 Canva and Serif’s Announcement01:07 About Serif02:18 About Canva03:15 Why Serif Decided to Sell Affinity to Canva04:13 Affinity and Canva Pledge05:19 What Will the Affinity Acquisition Mean for Designers?09:30 What Designers Think About Canva Buying Affinity10:36 Outro
Key Findings From the WebAIM 2024 Screen Reader User Survey Design Domination 2024-03-20 | The WebAIM 2024 Screen Reader User Survey provides insights we can use to perform better web accessibility testing and to understand more about screen reader users’ behavior and preferences.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/webaim-2024-screen-reader-user-surveyJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction01:25 Screen Reader Users02:42 Screen Reader Brands04:05 Screen Readers and Browsers05:48 Feelings About Web Accessibility06:27 Reporting Accessibility Barriers07:25 Navigating Content08:06 Importance of Heading Levels08:32 Common Accessibility Issues on a Web Page10:04 Outro
Business Success From Personal Discovery with Shannon Mattern Design Domination 2024-03-06 | Shannon Mattern of Web Designer Academy talks about how personal discoveries and coaching helped her stop undercharging and overdelivering and actually create a more enjoyable, profitable web design business.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/business-success-from-personal-discovery-shannon-matternJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:54 Getting to Know Shannon Mattern04:37 Freelance Business and Mindset Challenges20:34 Money Mindset30:47 Business Success39:22 Web Designer Academy45:37 Outro
Where to Find Clients Needing Accessibility Services Design Domination 2024-02-21 | There are so many places where you can find clients who need your accessibility services. Many of them are already knowledgeable about accessibility and understand they need it and are even easy to find.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/where-to-find-clients-needing-accessibility-servicesJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:51 Accessibility for Government Agencies02:27 Accessibility for Government-funded Organizations03:15 Accessibility for Nonprofits03:34 Accessibility for Commercial Businesses04:25 Partnering With Accessibility Services05:50 Providing Accessibility to Clients09:42 Outro
Business Lessons From a Chiropractor?! Design Domination 2024-02-07 | Find out how thinking like a doctor can help your creative business—from getting clients, to the sales process and your work processes.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/business-lessons-from-a-chiropractorJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction02:27 Lesson: Pain Points05:48 Lesson: Process06:27 Lesson: Testimonials06:54 Lesson: Money07:42 Lesson: Confidence09:42 Outro
What to Do When You Screw Up a Client Project Design Domination 2024-01-24 | A screw-up is bound to happen at some point in your creative career. The circumstances around the mistake and how you handle the situation affect your credibility, reputation and bottom line. Find out what to do when you screw up a client project.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/what-to-do-when-you-screw-up-a-client-projectJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:56 Few oops in my career04:53 Identify the Problem05:28 Assess the Situation06:14 Take Responsibility and Apologize06:36 Resolve It09:06 Prevent Future Mistakes10:29 Learn From Your Mistake11:44 Outro
Level Access Acquiring UserWay: Huh?! #shorts Design Domination 2024-01-10 | Accessibility company Level Access has warned against website accessibility overlays in the past. So it shocked the accessibility industry when they announced plans to acquire UserWay, known for its overlay. Find out what this potentially means for the industry.Watch the full episode: youtu.be/fcywZJwdB1YFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/level-access-acquiring-userwayJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Level Access Acquiring UserWay: Huh?! Design Domination 2024-01-10 | Accessibility company Level Access has warned against website accessibility overlays in the past. So it shocked the accessibility industry when they announced plans to acquire UserWay, known for its overlay. Find out what this potentially means for the industry.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/level-access-acquiring-userwayJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:26 What Is an Accessibility Overlay?01:39 AudioEye Drops Lawsuit Against Adrian Roselli03:00 Level Access Acquiring UserWay07:00 What This Means for the Accessibility Industry08:37 Outro
Adobe Acquiring Figma: The Full Scoop #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-12-28 | Get the scoop about what happened with Adobe acquiring Figma and what it means for designers.Watch the full episode: youtu.be/_pe4iZ9B1wIFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/adobe-acquiring-figmaJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Client Gifting: The Complete Guide #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-12-28 | Thinking about sending a client a gift? Find out what to consider before sending a gift to a client, when to send a gift, what to send clients as a gift and more.Watch the full episode: youtu.be/Ln32xwoo7S8Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/client-giftingJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Adobe Acquiring Figma: The Full Scoop Design Domination 2023-12-27 | Get the scoop about what happened with Adobe acquiring Figma and what it means for designers.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/adobe-acquiring-figmaJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:34 Adobe vs Figma01:56 Adobe Acquiring Figma02:44 Designers’ Concerns Over Adobe Acquiring Figma03:41 Regulatory Concerns of Adobe Acquiring Figma05:25 Did Adobe Buy Figma?07:16 Outro
Client Gifting: The Complete Guide Design Domination 2023-12-20 | Thinking about sending a client a gift? Find out what to consider before sending a gift to a client, when to send a gift, what to send clients as a gift and more.Show Notes:Guidelines and limitations to sending clients gifts - irs.gov/faqs/small-business-self-employed-other-business/income-expenses/income-expenses-8Missionary Chocolates - missionary-chocolates.myshopify.comSafe + Fair - safeandfair.comJohn & Kira’s fruit squares - johnandkiras.com/category/Fruit-SquaresHandmade soaps - http://www.tinyseedfarm.org/handmade-soaps.htmlFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/client-giftingJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:25 Why You Should Send Clients a Gift00:59 Which Clients Should You Send a Gift To01:29 When You Should Give Clients a Gift02:34 Types of Client Gifts06:23 Delivering Client Gifts07:19 Outro
How APCA Changes Accessible Contrast #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-12-08 | APCA calculates contrast differently from WCAG and is expected to be part of WCAG 3. Find out from APCA creator Andrew Somers the problem with WCAG contrast ratios, why APCA is more accurate and how you can make your colors more accessible.Link to the Myndex APCA page https://linktr.ee/myndexFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/apca-contrastJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
How APCA Changes Accessible Contrast with Andrew Somers Design Domination 2023-12-07 | APCA calculates contrast differently from WCAG and is expected to be part of WCAG 3. Find out from APCA creator Andrew Somers the problem with WCAG contrast ratios, why APCA is more accurate and how you can make your colors more accessible.*Correction note:* In the 3:1 example starting at 36:25, the top two examples fail APCA, though only the topmost example fails WCAG 2.For the 7:1 example starting at 37:15, all four rows pass WCAG2, but the topmost row fails APCA for that font weight.Link to the Myndex APCA page https://linktr.ee/myndexFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/apca-contrastJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction01:38 Getting to Know Andrew Somers04:53 Andy’s Interest in Contrast for Accessibility06:27 Problems With WCAG Contrast Ratio Measurements19:22 Perceptually Uniform Contrast42:04 How APCA Is Different From WCAG1:13:10 APCA Contrast Checkers1:13:57 Learn More About APCA1:16:53 Check out my free accessibility guides.
Mastering Accessible Headings #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-11-24 | One way to make your documents and website content more accessible is to use an accessible heading structure. Find out some common mistakes when styling headings, easy, actionable tips for how to create accessible headings and tools to check them.Watch the full episode: youtu.be/UDscDOaj5RUFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessible-headingsJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Mastering Accessible Headings Design Domination 2023-11-22 | One way to make your documents and website content more accessible is to use an accessible heading structure. Find out some common mistakes when styling headings, easy, actionable tips for how to create accessible headings and tools to check them.Show Notes:Accessibility free guides - creative-boost.com/freebiesAccessibility Checker by Equalize Digital - equalizedigital.com/accessibility-checker/?ref=creativeboostWave - wave.webaim.orgHeadings Map - chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/headingsmap/flbjommegcjonpdmenkdiocclhjacmbi?hl=enFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessible-headingsJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:28 The Power of Inclusive Content01:02 Why Headings Are Important for Accessibility01:58 Common Accessibility Mistakes With Headings05:27 Best Practices for Accessible Headings09:41 Testing and Evaluating Heading Accessibility11:11 Outro
From Generalist to Specialist with Chris Hinds #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-11-03 | Watch the full episode: youtu.be/eJiedPLKM3MFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/from-generalist-to-specialistJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
From Generalist to Specialist with Chris Hinds Design Domination 2023-11-01 | Find out how specializing can help your business. Chris Hinds of Equalize Digital shares their story of going from generalist designers to web accessibility specialists, giving them clarity and a competitive edge, winning clients more easily and making their marketing efforts easier.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/from-generalist-to-specialistJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:29 Getting to Know Chris Hinds05:10 Having a Generalist Web Business11:35 How Niching Helps Your Business13:41 How to Pick a Niche21:40 Rebranding a Creative Business27:16 How Specializing Helps You Get More Clients30:53 Turning Away Work37:11 More About Web Accessibility41:14 Outro
When Designers Should Turn Down Work #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-10-27 | Watch the full episode: youtu.be/7s1eMaiybgcFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/when-designers-should-turn-down-workJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
What’s New in WCAG 2.2 #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-10-20 | Watch the full episode: youtu.be/QRQ1EV7WMhAFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/whats-new-in-wcag-2-2Join the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
What’s New in WCAG 2.2 Design Domination 2023-10-18 | Get a plain-English summary of the 9 new success criteria in the WCAG 2.2 guidelines, so that you can make your websites more accessible.Show Notes:WCAG 2.2 update - w3.org/TR/WCAG22The 411 on 4.1.1 - adrianroselli.com/2022/12/the-411-on-4-1-1.htmlFree guide: Understanding and Selling Accessible Websites - creative-boost.com/accessiblewebsitesFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/whats-new-in-wcag-2-2Join the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction01:08 New WCAG 2.2 Guidelines09:20 Removed WCAG 2.2 Guideline09:52 Should You Adopt WCAG 2.2?10:49 Outro
10 Time-saving Indesign Tips #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-10-13 | Want to save time in InDesign?👇🏻💁🏻♀️I’ve got 10 amazing time-saving tips for you, so that you can work more efficiently in InDesign.Most graphic designers don’t know about or use these 10 features. They will save you so much time and work!💯And you know what?The more you know InDesign, the easier it is to incorporate accessibility into the layout process too.😉Watch the full episode: youtu.be/IN3EKAKFXUEFull transcript available at: Join the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
How to Get What You Need From Clients #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-10-04 | Do you spend a lot of time explaining what you need to clients? Are you tired of getting the wrong files or clients not following your processes? Find out how to get what you need from clients to make for a smoother client relationship and more profitable projects.Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=fwCHlEnoUt4Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/how-to-get-what-you-need-from-clientsJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
How to Get What You Need From Clients Design Domination 2023-10-04 | Do you spend a lot of time explaining what you need to clients? Are you tired of getting the wrong files or clients not following your processes? Find out how to get what you need from clients to make for a smoother client relationship and more profitable projects.Full transcript available at: creative-boost.com/how-to-get-what-you-need-from-clients Join the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:47 How to get what you want from clients.05:16 Guidelines for Working With a Designer11:07 Outro
Accessible WordPress Themes: What to Know #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-09-30 | Many web designers and developers think using an accessibility-ready WordPress theme means a website will be accessible. But many themes have accessibility issues, and there is more to building an accessible website than using an accessible theme.Watch the full episode: youtu.be/SioqEyGELkwFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/accessible-wordpress-themes-what-to-knowJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Why Designers Need a Website #shortsyoutube Design Domination 2023-09-20 | Do you have your own website, or do you rely on job or portfolio platforms to bring in work?🖥Using only a job or portfolio platform such as Upwork or Behance may be the free or cheap route, but it will cost you in other ways.💸If you’re serious about building a freelance design business, find out why you need to have your own website.👨🏻💻Go to creative-boost.com/why-graphic-designers-need-a-websiteJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboost
Why Graphic Designers Need a Website Design Domination 2023-09-20 | Is having a website worth it? Where should you create your design website? Where should you post your portfolio online? If you’re serious about building a freelance design business, find out why you should have your own website.Show NotesEpisode 52: 17 Essential Elements for an Effective Portfolio Website - creative-boost.com/17-essential-elements-for-an-effective-portfolio-websiteFull transcript available at: creative-boost.com/why-graphic-designers-need-a-websiteJoin the Design Domination Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/designdominationSupport this channel: buymeacoffee.com/creativeboostMusic: bensound.comChapters:00:00 Introduction00:50 Why Graphic Designers Need a Website04:14 Search Engine Optimization (SEO)04:54 Marketing07:30 Flexibility07:58 Should Graphic Designers Have a Website?08:32 Outro
