Nikki Kuhn | SpeakerHub

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Bio

Nikki Kuhn is a seasoned senior-level accessibility designer with over 15 years of experience in the field. With a strong passion for creating inclusive digital experiences, Nikki has played a pivotal role in enhancing the accessibility of websites, applications, and digital content for numerous organizations.

Nikki is known for her deep understanding of accessibility guidelines and best practices, ensuring that products meet or exceed industry standards. Nikki's expertise in user research, usability testing, and assistive technology has driven the growth of user-friendly and barrier-free digital solutions. As a thought leader, she frequently networks, contributes to accessibility initiatives, and mentors the next generation of designers.

She is incredibly passionate about creating, fostering, and designing inclusive and accessible experiences. There is a huge misconception that beautiful designs cannot be accessible, but a good user experience does not exclude users based on their abilities, accessibility benefits all.

Current position (1)

Founder ⎮ Accessibility Consultant

Sca11ywag

Degrees (1)

Graphic Design

Art Institute of Philadelphia

2002 to 2005

Presentations

Presentations (1)

Designing Accessibly

Designing Accessibly is a presentation focused on the principles and practices essential for creating digital products and environments that are inclusive and accessible to users of all abilities. The presentation covers key aspects of accessibility, ranging from the importance of semantic HTML and keyboard navigation to considerations for color contrast, multimedia, and responsive design. Designing Accessibly aims to empower designers, developers, and decision-makers with the knowledge and tools to foster an inclusive design mindset, ultimately resulting in products that can be enjoyed and accessed by a broad and diverse audience. Through this presentation, participants will be inspired to champion accessibility as an integral part of their design philosophy, ensuring that technology becomes a force for inclusivity and equal access for all.