elementaryMar 13, 2023

We’ve gained a number of new followers recently—shoutouts @FediFollows—so maybe it’s time for a re-#introduction?

Hi! We’re elementary, an #OpenSource software company with a focus on #InclusiveDesign! We make #elementaryOS—the thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOS—plus #AppCenter, the pay-what-you-can app store.

We’ve been contributing to the desktop #Linux space for about 16 years now and we’re 100% funded by regular people just like you 💕

Show threadAdil Arif
I am not certain how @elementary is considered inclusive design. Its approach is a strong opinionated design approach that allows for amazing levels of consistency. If anything @elementary is #ExclusiveDesign much like GNOME's rich approach. KDE with its openness to supporting different workflows and design pattern is far more of an #InclusiveDesign project. Granted at its expense of consistency and ease of use, such are the tradeoffs in its approach.
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@adilarif Inclusive design doesn’t mean adding lots of knobs and switches—in fact we hear from our neurodivergent fans that our approach helps them focus and be productive—It’s about providing accommodations for a diverse range of people and their ability. Microsoft has a great introduction page here to the principles of Inclusive Design https://inclusive.microsoft.design/
Microsoft Inclusive Design

Microsoft Inclusive Design is a practice that anyone who creates and manages products and services can use to build more inclusive experiences for everyone. Get the principles, guidebooks, workshop tools, videos, and many more free resources.

Show threadAdil ArifMar 13, 2023
@elementary Ah, it was my poor understanding of the term #InclusiveDesign. Thank you for taking the time to explain. It makes much more sense now 🙂 .