Scott May
@thescottmay.bsky.social
Design System Lead @ UK HealthCare | Guiding UI-minded makers in building accessible, scalable, and joyful product experiences.
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Scott May
@thescottmay.bsky.social
· Jun 11
Accessible design starts with a simple truth: our users are incredibly diverse.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
The user isn't wrong. Your design is.
June 19, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The user isn't wrong. Your design is.
Your job as a designer is to have an opinion. If you're just a facilitator for other people's ideas, you're an administrator.
June 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Your job as a designer is to have an opinion. If you're just a facilitator for other people's ideas, you're an administrator.
Unplug your mouse. Navigate your entire website.
Can't do it?
Congratulations, you just excluded millions of users.
If it's not keyboard accessible, it's not accessible.
Can't do it?
Congratulations, you just excluded millions of users.
If it's not keyboard accessible, it's not accessible.
June 18, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Unplug your mouse. Navigate your entire website.
Can't do it?
Congratulations, you just excluded millions of users.
If it's not keyboard accessible, it's not accessible.
Can't do it?
Congratulations, you just excluded millions of users.
If it's not keyboard accessible, it's not accessible.
The purpose of AI should be to automate the mundane so that humans can focus on the meaningful.
June 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The purpose of AI should be to automate the mundane so that humans can focus on the meaningful.
Your UX career will be defined by the problems you choose to solve. Choose wisely.
June 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Your UX career will be defined by the problems you choose to solve. Choose wisely.
The most effective design systems are the most boring. They prioritize speed and clarity over flashy, novel components. Build for utility, not for your portfolio.
June 17, 2025 at 1:51 PM
The most effective design systems are the most boring. They prioritize speed and clarity over flashy, novel components. Build for utility, not for your portfolio.
The future of UX is not on the screen. It’s in the services, policies, and systems that shape our lives. The next great UX designers will design hospitals, not just hospital apps.
June 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The future of UX is not on the screen. It’s in the services, policies, and systems that shape our lives. The next great UX designers will design hospitals, not just hospital apps.
The most powerful AI prompt isn't a prompt at all. It's a well-structured document that gives the AI deep context. The quality of the input determines the quality of the output.
June 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The most powerful AI prompt isn't a prompt at all. It's a well-structured document that gives the AI deep context. The quality of the input determines the quality of the output.
The most valuable UX designers are the ones who can say "no."
June 15, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The most valuable UX designers are the ones who can say "no."
Most design systems are just prettier versions of the same failed ideas. We need a fundamental rethink, not just a fresh coat of paint.
June 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Most design systems are just prettier versions of the same failed ideas. We need a fundamental rethink, not just a fresh coat of paint.
Stop chasing trends. The fundamentals of good UX are timeless.
June 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Stop chasing trends. The fundamentals of good UX are timeless.
Behind every screen is a person. A person who deserves to access information, participate in their community, and engage with the world. Designing for accessibility is designing for people.
June 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Behind every screen is a person. A person who deserves to access information, participate in their community, and engage with the world. Designing for accessibility is designing for people.
The future of accessibility isn't checklists. It's AI agents that build inclusive products from the start.
June 13, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The future of accessibility isn't checklists. It's AI agents that build inclusive products from the start.
The most valuable skill for a UX designer in the next 5 years won't be Figma. It will be AI literacy.
June 13, 2025 at 1:07 PM
The most valuable skill for a UX designer in the next 5 years won't be Figma. It will be AI literacy.
Every line of code and every design element is a decision. Will it be a bridge or a barrier? As web creators, we have the daily opportunity to either empower or exclude someone.
June 12, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Every line of code and every design element is a decision. Will it be a bridge or a barrier? As web creators, we have the daily opportunity to either empower or exclude someone.
Accessibility isn't an edge case. It's the core of good design.
June 12, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Accessibility isn't an edge case. It's the core of good design.
For many, web access isn't a luxury. It's paying bills, booking a doctor's appointment, or applying for a job. An inaccessible website can be the difference between independence and isolation.
June 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
For many, web access isn't a luxury. It's paying bills, booking a doctor's appointment, or applying for a job. An inaccessible website can be the difference between independence and isolation.
The future of UX isn't about more features. It's about less of everything.
June 11, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The future of UX isn't about more features. It's about less of everything.
Accessible design starts with a simple truth: our users are incredibly diverse.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
June 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Accessible design starts with a simple truth: our users are incredibly diverse.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
Disabilities can be permanent, temporary, or situational. By understanding people's challenges, we can design compassionately and create a web that works for everyone.
Accessibility isn't a list of WCAG requirements to check off. It's a creative constraint that will make you a better designer than you are today.
June 10, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Accessibility isn't a list of WCAG requirements to check off. It's a creative constraint that will make you a better designer than you are today.
The UX designers of the future will be facilitators, not just creators.
June 10, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The UX designers of the future will be facilitators, not just creators.
AI won't take your job. A designer who knows how to leverage AI will.
June 9, 2025 at 9:06 PM
AI won't take your job. A designer who knows how to leverage AI will.
A design system should feel like a cheat code for your developers. If they aren't using it, it's not because they're lazy. It's because your system isn't good enough.
June 9, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A design system should feel like a cheat code for your developers. If they aren't using it, it's not because they're lazy. It's because your system isn't good enough.
If your product isn't accessible, you're actively excluding people. It's that simple.
June 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
If your product isn't accessible, you're actively excluding people. It's that simple.
We're talking about web accessibility (#a11y) today. It's not just a technical checklist. It's a core design philosophy for creating digital experiences that everyone can use, regardless of ability. When we prioritize accessibility, we build a better web for all.
June 8, 2025 at 12:52 AM
We're talking about web accessibility (#a11y) today. It's not just a technical checklist. It's a core design philosophy for creating digital experiences that everyone can use, regardless of ability. When we prioritize accessibility, we build a better web for all.