Making software inclusive by design

Meet Ana, a valued team member for six years who began her journey in QA and has now assumed the role of Product Owner. With experience spanning from Fintech to IoT, Ana has contributed to various projects, consistently emphasizing the importance of accessibility. Two years ago, she started to lead our agency’s accessibility initiatives, dedicated to crafting inclusive and user-friendly products. Ana’s commitment transcends her official responsibilities as she actively promotes awareness within our teams.

In this lecture, Ana will:

Gal Jakič is a product and project manager at Acenta. He started his journey in tech back in 2006 by developing WordPress websites and transitioned into the tech industry full-time in 2016. He got into web development to help people who lack technical knowledge leverage technology to achieve their business goals. In addition to his tech career, Gal has a remarkable athletic background. Between 2005 and 2014, he was a member of the Slovene Para-Alpine Ski Team, proudly representing Slovenia in the Paralympic Winter Games in 2006, 2010, and 2014. As a wheelchair user himself, and with many of his friends and Paralympian colleagues relying on accessibility tools daily, Gal understands the importance of accessibility first-hand and advocates for its prioritization in software development.

In this lecture, Gal will:

Ana is a skilled designer who shifted from creating visual identities to shaping interfaces six years ago. Although her passion for visuals persisted, the design landscape evolved. What was once static design transformed into a series of complex interactions and experiences. Her expertise includes building UI foundations, establishing comprehensive design systems, and enhancing user experiences across various mobile apps, web apps, and websites. Ana is committed to understanding and advancing inclusive product design. Teaming up with Emanuel, she actively participates in Infinum’s internal accessibility initiative, playing a vital role in raising awareness within their design team

Introducing Emanuel, a designer with a distinctive blend of engineering and design expertise. With a profound passion for technology and a comprehensive understanding of both engineering and design, Emanuel has dedicated his Infinum career to our IoT projects. Recently, he has taken the lead in championing a company-wide accessibility initiative: Emanuel has integrated accessibility into the design team’s processes, ensuring that every product is not only cutting-edge but also inclusive and user-friendly for individuals with disabilities.

In this lecture, Ana and Emanuel will: