Articles, talks, and interviews
Matt has been featured on BBC Morning Live and Creative Review, spoken at conferences and universities across the UK, and appeared on podcasts discussing accessibility, colour blindness and inclusive design. He speaks regularly to design teams for organisations including the BBC World Service, UNICEF UK and Lloyds Banking Group, and writes about the industry he's spent over 15 years working in.
Whether representing himself, or the organisations he works with, he continues to commit to the greater need of creating a more inclusive world. The articles, talks, and interviews listed reflect the breadth of all the work he has been involved in.
To invite Matt to speak, interview, or talk on a podcast, get in touch.
TALKS, PANELS and EVENTS
A regular speaker, guest lecturer and panelist at universities, conferences and events across the UK, including D&AD Design festival, Bath Digital Festival, and Wordpress Accessibility Day. Covering topics from arthritis, colour blindness and inclusive design, to building a more inclusive mindset for designers day-to-day.
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Improving digital experiences for colour-blind users
BBC World Service, 2026
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What if we built digital experiences that truly include everyone?
Bath Digital Festival, 2026
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Improving digital experiences for colour-blind users
Accessibility champions network, BBC , 2026
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Being a colourblind designer
Wordpress Accessibility Day, Wordpress, 2025
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Our path to inclusive design: Stories & tips
Digifest, Eastbourne, 2025
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Being a colourblind designer
Accessibility Champions Network, Ministry of Justice, 2025
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How to design more inclusive event experiences
Autum Live, 2025
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Accessibility and inclusive design: Back to basics
Chalk Connect, Eastbourne, 2024
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The importance of accessibility
KAPLAN international pathways (2024), UNICEF UK (2023), LLoyds Banking group (2023), International Rescue committee (2022), Active Sussex (2021)
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Inclusive Design for brands
The Future is ND, Havas London, 2024
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How to win a BIMA inclusive design awardNew List Item
The Mill, London (2024)
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Creativity and Access: The Importance of Inclusive Design
D&AD Design Festival, 2024
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'That' inclusive design workshop
UAL: London College of Communication, London, 2024
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Designing inclusive experiences: audience-centric approaches to drive better outcomes
Era of Engagement, Manifesto, 2024
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Accessibility, Inclusive design, and me
Econsultancy CX Live, 2022
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Getting into the creative industry
Limpsfield Grange School, 2019
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The Future of Content
BIMA Breakfast, Pragmatic Agency, Brighton, 2019
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Being colourblind
De La Rue, Basingstoke (2018)
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Accessible Design and Technology
Publicis Sapient, 2018
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Running across the UK after being diagnosed with arthritis
WiredEB, 2018
Interviews, TV & podcasts
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Can technology help cure colourblindness?
BBC Morning Live, 2026
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When Accessibility Gets Personal
The Digital Accessibility Podcast, 2026
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Design for all
Bristol Creative Industries, 2025
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A chat with: Matt Roberts, UX Designer
Eastbourne DigiFest, 2025
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Articles
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Launching the Inclusive Design award
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.
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Being a colourblind designer
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)
ALSO FEATURED IN
Matt has contributed to industry leading conversations and reports alongside other inclusive design experts for best practice guides, common issues, and colourblind experiences.
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Neurodiversity and Digital Inclusion Best Practice Guide
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
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What Does Art Look Like If You’re Colourblind?
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
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The importance of accessibility and common issues to look out for
Discover why website accessibility is so important as we take a look at some of the most common accessibility issues.
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User Experience and Interaction Design Best Practice Guide
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
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A checklist for creating more inclusive customer experiences
Eight key steps to creating inclusive experiences, taken from Econsultancy’s Neurodiversity and Digital Inclusion Best Practice Guide.
Available to read on: Econsultancy
(2024)