HIS, HERS AND THEIRS: GENDER NEUTRAL WEB DESIGN

Nick Boyle explores how easy it can be for companies to become more inclusive in their web design. All it takes is a little thought and legwork

Technology is not gender neutral. From the average smartphone to seat belts and airbags, so much of the world around us has been designed and created to suit the average man. And the websites we visit on a daily basis are no different. It’s relatively easy for me to sign up for a website. No matter what information they ask for I can answer easily, quickly and without feeling anxiety or even fear. I see myself in their registration process and products. But unfortunately, for many web users out there, the opposite is true. What about those who are transgender? Or those who are non-conforming? One little question can be such a big deal. And for some people, a very simple process becomes complicated and often uncomfortable. There have been…

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