02 / Dear AIAccessibility isn't something added at the end.
A beautiful image can communicate a thousand words.
But only if everyone can access those words.
For someone using a screen reader, an image without meaningful alternative text can become a dead end.
The design might look perfect.
The experience isn't.
AI can describe an image. It can't always understand its purpose.
AI tools can now generate alt text in seconds.
That's useful.
But good accessibility isn't about describing everything you see.
It's about understanding what matters.
A decorative image needs nothing.
A chart needs context.
A photograph of a person might need an explanation of why that image is there.
The question isn't:
"What does this image show?"
It's:
"What information does this image communicate?"
Accessibility starts with intent
The same principle applies across design.
A heading isn't just bigger text.
It's structure.
A colour isn't just decoration.
It can communicate meaning.
A PDF isn't just a collection of pages.
It's information someone needs to navigate.
Good accessibility comes from understanding how people actually use content.
Technology helps. People decide.
AI is already making accessibility workflows faster.
It can help identify issues.
Suggest improvements.
Speed up repetitive tasks.
But judgement still matters.
Because accessibility isn't a technical exercise.
It's about people.
Faster work. Same human judgement.