Raindrop.io Bookmarks 02/17/2025

2025年2月17日

• Focus styles and programmatic focus

  ":focus styles are always applied when an element is focused using JavaScript. Whether :focus-visible styles are applied depends on the context."

• The European Accessibility Act for websites and apps by Martijn Hols

  "EN 301 549 is currently being revised to align more closely with the EAA, with a new version expected in late 2025. Once published, it will serve as the official standard for EAA compliance. This update is expected to require WCAG 2.2 AA conformance, but until then, WCAG 2.1 AA remains the best way to ensure compliance."

• Building design consistency: A deep dive into Figma variables at JW Player | by Mihaela Vodeb | JWP Product & Engineering | Jan, 2025 | Medium

  "Moving from styles to variables marked a pivotal shift in our workflow. This approach eliminated the need to create duplicate variants of each component for scenarios like light and dark mode or different screen resolutions. Instead, these variations were seamlessly managed using variable modes."

• Another Web Access Overlay Company Sued by a Small Business - Law Office of Lainey Feingold

  "Despite using the overlay, the flower company was sued by a blind person who could not use the BloomsyBox website. The lawsuit argues that UserWay violates the law because it misrepresents what an overlay does and for other reasons."

• The Future of AI-assisted Design Systems: Predictions and Use Cases - Blog - Supernova.io

  "Discover how AI is reshaping design systems with game-changing use cases, emerging trends, and bold predictions for the future."

• You're Not Creating Enough Prototypes - Blog - zeroheight

  "To eliminate design overhead, we decided to mirror the web interface as much as possible. This resulted in decisions being answered with "What does the website do?" It's not ideal, but it's better than nothing."

• Best Practices for EU Web Accessibility Compliance Monitoring - The A11Y Collective

  "The WAD focuses specifically on public sector bodies. If you work for a government agency, local authority, or public institution, you're required to make your websites and mobile applications accessible to all users, including people who have disabilities. This directive is already in force, meaning public sector organisations must comply now. The EAA, on the other hand, extends accessibility requirements to private businesses. From 28 June 2025, companies providing everyday products and services - including websites, mobile applications, and eCommerce platforms - must ensure their digital offerings are accessible to everyone"