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Matt is the lead UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia. He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council which inspires and supports the UK digital industry in creating inclusive experiences.

Matt is the lead UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia. He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council which inspires and supports the UK digital industry in creating inclusive experiences.

Matt is the lead UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia. He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council which inspires and supports the UK digital industry in creating inclusive experiences.

Matt is the lead UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia. He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council which inspires and supports the UK digital industry in creating inclusive experiences.

A respected voice in accessibility, Matt has contributed to Econsultancy best-practice guides and written articles like 'Being a Colourblind Designer' for Creative Review. He conducts workshops at events like the D&AD Design Festival and the London College of Communication. Recognised in the BIMA100 'Champions for Change,' Matt influences the digital and tech industry through his dedication to inclusive design.

Matt is the Senior UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia.

A respected voice in accessibility, Matt has contributed to multiple articles, workshops and panel discussions on the topic of creating more inclusive experiences online and in print.

He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council, and in 2024 he was recognised for his dedication to inclusive design, by receiving the BIMA100 award which celebrates individuals who are shaping the future.

Improving digital experiences for colourblind users

Matt is a designer. Matt is also colour-blind. This combination helps him see things from a different perspective.

In this talk, Matt will talk through both his personal and professional experience of being colour-blind. He will share answers to the common questions he gets asked such as, "What colour is grass?", before focusing the session on practical tips on how you can improve digital experiences for colour-blind users.

Having written ‘Being a colour blind designer’ for Creative Review and spoken to design and accessibility teams at UNICEF UK, the Ministry of Justice, HMCTS, Lloyds Banking group, and De la Rue, Matt continues to share his perspective to influence design teams to consider colourblind audiences in their design decisions.

Tags: Independent, colourblind, champions network

Colourblind designer and accessibility advocate

“Today’s guest is someone whose creative eye and personal experience have shaped a unique perspective on accessibility in design. I’m joined by Matt Roberts, a designer, leader, and accessibility advocate who’s made it his mission to champion inclusive design, not just as a best practice, but as the foundation of great user experience.

As someone who’s colourblind, Matt brings a deeply personal understanding of what inclusive design really means in practice. We’ll explore his journey into accessibility, how he’s integrated it into every stage of his career, from hands-on design to leadership, and the challenges, pushbacks, and small but powerful design changes that make a big impact.

Welcome to the podcast, Matt!”
(Written by Joe James, podcast host)

Tags: Independent, colourblind, podcast.

Our Path to Inclusive Design: Personal Stories and Practical Tips (Eastbourne DigiFest 2025)

Matt Roberts is senior digital and UX designer at Sightsavers, an international charity that prevents avoidable sight loss and fights for disability rights across Africa and Asia.

A key aspect of his role is championing accessible design to ensure as many people as possible can engage with digital experiences. He has written articles on being a colourblind designer for publications such as Creative Review, led accessibility workshops at the D&AD creative festival, and spoken at events for organisations including UNICEF UK, the International Rescue Committee and the Lloyds Banking Group.

He is co-chair of the BIMA inclusive design council, where he helps to educate digital agencies across the UK about accessibility best practice. He has twice been named in the BIMA 100 for his continued work to ensure that as many people as possible can participate equitably in everyday experiences.

Tags: Sightsavers, panel, inclusive design focus

Learning hour talk: Being a colourblind designer

Matt is a designer. Matt is also colour-blind. This combination helps him see things from a different perspective.

Being colourblind in a profession that requires a certain eye for detail has certainly generated lots of conversation over the years on how the condition impacts design decisions.

In this talk Matt will talk through both his personal and professional experience of being colourblind, whilst also taking the conversation from the common questions he gets asked, such as "What colour is grass?", to more serious topics of potential health implications.

Having written 'Being a colour blind designer' for Creative Review, shared his insights with De la Rue to help improve accessibility of bank notes across the world, amongst other talks, Matt continues to share his perspective with the aim of influencing design teams to factor colourblindness into their own design decisions.

Tags: Independent, colourblind, champions network

Being a colourblind designer

Matt is a designer. Matt is also colour-blind. This combination helps him see things from a different perspective.

Being colourblind in a profession that requires a certain eye for detail has certainly generated lots of conversation over the years on how the condition impacts design decisions.

In this talk Matt will talk through both his personal and professional experience of being colourblind, whilst also taking the conversation from the common questions he gets asked, such as “What colour is grass?”, to more serious topics of potential health implications.

Having written ‘Being a colour blind designer’ for Creative Review, shared his insights with De la Rue to help improve accessibility of bank notes across the world, amongst other talks, Matt continues to share his perspective with the aim of influencing design teams to factor colourblindness into their own design decisions.

Tags: Independent, colourblind, design

Accessibility champions: Being a colourblind designer

Matt is a designer. Matt is also colour-blind. This combination helps him see things from a different perspective.

Being colourblind in a profession that requires a certain eye for detail has certainly generated lots of conversation over the years on how the condition impacts design decisions.

In this talk Matt will talk through both his personal and professional experience of being colourblind, whilst also taking the conversation from the common questions he gets asked, such as "What colour is grass?", to more serious topics of potential health implications.

Having written 'Being a colour blind designer' for Creative Review, shared his insights with De la Rue to help improve accessibility of bank notes across the world, amongst other talks, Matt continues to share his perspective with the aim of influencing design teams to factor colourblindness into their own design decisions.

Tags: Independent, colourblind, champions network

Matt is the Lead Digital Designer and User Experience Manager at Sightsavers, a non-governmental organisation that works in developing countries to treat and prevent avoidable blindness and promote equality for people with disabilities. His experience spans various creative disciplines, including branding, UI/UX design, iIllustration, animation and art direction, and he now focuses on accessible and inclusive design, for which he is a keen advocate. He has written for Creative Review about being a colour-blind designer, and he helped to create Sightsavers’ ‘Perspectives’ exhibition at the D&AD festival in 2018, which encouraged designers to look at the world from a different viewpoint to ensure their work is inclusive for everyone.

BIMA 100 (Class of 2019)

Tags: Sightsavers, network, inclusive design focus
Last updated: 2024(?)