Nothing makes our day like two of our own rallying around the same cause. 💜 Nat Tarnoff and Dana Randall offer an important reminder about why website animation is an accessibility issue, and why it deserves more attention from designers and developers.
A website header just canceled my recording session. I clicked a link this morning. Flashing animation triggered a migraine, blurry vision, and spots in my vision. The podcast introduction I planned to record today will have to wait. I can’t tolerate the studio lights. I’ve already spoken with the founder. They listened and committed to fixing it. I appreciate that, and I’m keeping them anonymous. But I’m still pissed. 🤬 At Level Access, I talk about accessibility professionally. Today, I’m writing about what it costs personally when it’s overlooked. This article covers how website motion can cause physical harm, why a pause button isn’t always enough, and what creative teams need to build into their process—including the AI skills generating these experiences. If you design, build, commission, or approve websites, please read this. 👇 A website shouldn’t hurt. #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign #WebDesign #MotionDesign #AI