Articles and features

In 2022 the Inclusive Design Council wanted to recognise the importance of inclusive design in the industry by introducing a new category to the BIMA awards roster: the Inclusive Design Award.

Available to read on: BIMA
(2024)

The BIMA inclusive design council marked GAAD 2024 by holding a virtual roundtable, ‘The future of accessibility’, welcoming a broad range of experience and representation in the digital sector.

Available to read on: BIMA
(2024)

Digital designer Matt Roberts explains how his colour blindness helps him to see things from a different angle.

Available to read on: Creative Review, Sightsavers
(2018)

Here’s our chat with Matt Roberts, Senior UX Designer at Sightsavers and Co-Chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council. Matt shares how his personal experience of colour blindness sparked a passion for inclusive design and accessibility—both in digital products and beyond.

From championing inclusive practices in charity and government work, to speaking publicly and driving industry-wide change, here Matt offers practical advice and insights for anyone looking to design with empathy, purpose, and impact.

Available to read on: Adlib
(2025)

Chalk Eastbourne’s Donna Fielder chatted with Matt Roberts, a Senior Digital and UX Designer at Sightsavers, to learn more about his journey to becoming a leader in user-centred design. From career-changing internships to winning a spot on the BIMA 100 list (twice!), Matt’s story is an inspiring read for anyone in digital, design, or simply curious about making technology work better- for everyone.

Available to read on: Chalk Connect
(2025)

Neurodiversity benefits society as a whole, as well as the workplace. This report demonstrates how organisations can unlock both strategic and commercial advantages by creating more inclusive experiences for both customers and employees, with guidance on turning theory into practice.

Available to read on: Econsultancy
(2024)

Colourblindness is more common than you think: one in twelve men are affected by the condition that makes the world look entirely different. But how does this change the way you see art, and what is it like for colourblind people working in the creative industries?

Available to read on: ELEPHANT magazine
(2019)

Discover why website accessibility is so important as we take a look at some of the most common accessibility issues.

Available to read on: Graphite Digital
(2020)

This guide to user experience (UX) and interaction design equips readers with the knowledge, tools and techniques they need to deliver great user experiences and design products that people like to use.

Available to read on: Econsultancy

Eight key steps to creating inclusive experiences, taken from Econsultancy’s Neurodiversity and Digital Inclusion Best Practice Guide.

Available to read on: Econsultancy
(2024)