Design Systems & Accessibility Architecture
I design and scale token-driven systems that turn design decisions into reusable, measurable product infrastructure.
wA11y is a token-driven, accessibility-first system designed to make inclusive design the default, not the exception.
Operating Model: Federated
I design systems to scale across federated product teams — enabling autonomy while maintaining consistency.
Core System Team
Product team contribution model
Decision framework
Governance: Clear Ownership, Lightweight Process
My governance model focuses on:
Explicit ownership
Contribution pathways
Readiness checklists
Changelog & deprecation policy
The goal is to ensure the system evolves intentionally instead of reactively.
Accessibility: Built Into the System
I embed accessibility directly into:
Design tokens (color contrast, motion, spacing)
Component behavior (focus management, keyboard support, ARIA patterns)
Documentation (clear guidance on correct and incorrect usage)
Every component ships with:
Accessibility requirements and known limitations
Usage guidance for edge cases
Alignment with WCAG standards from the start
This approach reduces downstream remediation work and ensures teams don’t need to be accessibility experts to build inclusive products.
Adoption: Designed, Measured, and Earned
Adoption is not assumed—it is designed for.
Documentation
Clear documentation that supports real workflows, not ideal ones
Libraries
Figma libraries and coded components that stay in sync
Updates & Communication
Regular system updates and communication with product teams
Devs Partnerships
Direct partnerships with engineering to reduce friction at implementation
I measure impact through:
Component usage and duplication metrics
Reduction in custom UI and design debt
Decreased accessibility bugs
Feedback loops with designers and engineers
When teams choose the system because it makes their work easier, adoption becomes sustainable.
What I Optimize For
Consistency without rigidity
Speed without fragmentation
Accessibility without extra effort
Governance without bureaucracy
A successful system is invisible when it’s working—and painfully obvious when it’s missing. My role is to make sure teams never feel that absence.
