Design System and Accessibility
2022 | Amazon Web Services
Cloudscape Design System
As part of AWS's design system team, I developed accessible components used by over 200 teams and millions of users. I focused on customer needs, metrics, and high system standards, relying on research, testing, and validation to ensure quality. At AWS, I gained expertise in WCAG standards and accessibility testing with tools like VoiceOver.
Editing Table Cells
My most significant contribution to the design system was the ability to edit individual table cells. Beginning with customer feedback and requests, I identified potential areas for table improvement and then conducted standardised semi-formal interviews with both internal and external facing teams to better understand their needs.
I evaluated the results and discussed options with our leadership before setting to work with my engineering partner on cell editing. I led the new pattern through the UX design review process and passed in the 1st review.
Skip Optional Steps!
A minor change, but a good introduction to working with a “blast radius” of 200+ teams and hundreds of products. Careful evaluation and rigorous testing are needed to maintain quality and avoid disruptions that could affect millions!
