Digital design without barriers
When we think about web design, the focus is usually on aesthetics, speed, or conversion.
However, there is another equally important and often overlooked aspect that directly impacts the user experience: accessibility.
Web accessibility is not just a best practice; it is a necessity. It means that anyone, regardless of their abilities, can navigate and use a website, application, or internal platform independently, efficiently, and without barriers.
Why is it so important?
Today, more than one billion people around the world live with some form of disability. If your website or app is not accessible, you’re excluding a significant portion of your audience. Furthermore:
- It improves user experience: A clear, structured, and user-friendly design benefits all users — not just those with specific needs.
- It boosts SEO: Google rewards structural clarity, fast loading times, and semantic accessibility — all key elements of accessible design.
- It ensures legal compliance: Regulations such as Spain’s RD 1112/2018 and the EU Accessibility Directive require adherence to standards like WCAG 2.2.
- It expands your reach: An accessible digital product means more users, more potential customers, and more opportunities for growth.
Where does accessibility apply?
On corporate websites, ensuring intuitive and adaptive navigation
- In mobile applications, through voice control, optimized contrast, and gesture-free navigation
- In intranets and internal platforms, to guarantee equal access for all team members
Investing in web accessibility means committing to a digital experience that is more ethical, efficient, and profitable.
At CompassDigital, we help companies design websites, apps, and intranets that meet accessibility standards and reach more people.
Want to know if your site is accessible? We’ll help you audit it and make the necessary improvements.
