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Published on 31 July 2026, 1 minute read

I’ve been trying to rebuild my website for… I don’t even know. It’s been at least 18 months!

I get about 80% done and decide I hate it. I no longer like the design, or I feel like the architecture is a mess. So, I just rip it all up and start over. I really annoy myself when I do this, because I know I need to fail fast and iterate etc.

Looking back over my blog posts, almost a decade ago, I wrote what can Baloo teach us about design?. Perhaps I should have re-read this first, re-used a template, and saved myself 18 months worth of anguish!

Anyway, the entire point of me telling you this, is that doing a newsletter has been on my priority list for a really long time! However, it’s only now I’ve finally deployed a new design that I’ve actually been able to build in the capability to do it.

So, “Hello world!” And, welcome to issue #1!

Things I found interesting in July 2026

Accessibility

  • Accessibility in the age of AI
    Ela Gorla
  • CSS animations, human rights, and big accessibility at the AB Web Meetup
    Hidde de Vries
  • Building accessibility into a canvas-based product
    David Winslow and Elynn Lee
  • Accessibility is resistance
    Léonie Watson
  • What If Accessibility Is Actually A Data Strategy?
    Dennis DuFour
  • AI Chatbots Are Inaccessible, and I Can Prove It
    Kessler West
  • Android screen recording with TalkBack audio,
    Patrick H. Lauke

AI

  • Figma accessibility skill
    Intopia
  • Honey (I Shrunk the AI)
    Green-PT
  • How to talk about “AI” without adding to the anthropomorphization
    Emily M. Bender and Nanna Inie
  • Two-thirds of workers are so fed up with ‘AI slop’ that they ‘feel nostalgic for pre-AI work’
    Emma Woollacott
  • OpenAI says AI models escaped containment to hack Hugging Face
    Felix Ng
  • Anthropic says its Claude models ‘gained unauthorized access’ to other organizations’ systems
    Ashley Capoot

Other stuff

  • Updated Web Sustainability Guidelines

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I had the pleasure of working with Craig at the DWP while I was Head of Agile Delivery. What always stood out was his genuine energy for learning and his willingness to help with anything. He was always there to guide and advise so we did the right thing for ALL of our users.

– Chris Thompson, Director of the Digital Delivery Centre, NHS

There aren’t many people around who know more about accessibility than Craig. His passion for the subject is infectious. It’s almost impossible not to come away inspired after one of his talks. On top of all that, he’s a completely down to earth chap and approachable, which makes working with him (and learning from him) an absolute pleasure.

– Chris Thompson, Director of the Digital Delivery Centre, NHS

Craig is someone I’ve admired in the accessibility space for a while, and he’s been a great mentor to me. He’s easy to speak with, and no problem or challenge felt too small. He’s a fountain of knowledge and breaks down complicated concepts simply to help others, his blog is a great example of this!

– Ayesha Saeed, Accessibility Test Lead

Craig’s constant contributions towards the accessibility profession have directly influenced my own approach to the work, especially around strategy. His influence is weaved throughout the various organisations I’ve worked at, and his work is uniquely scalable, sustainable and understandable, for people at all levels in profession. He’s been a reliable friend and mentor, and I value his input on knotty problems immensely!

– Shaun Conner, Accessibility Lead

Seeing Craig talk back in 2018 inspired me to shift my focus to accessibility. Even now, I frequently reference his talks, and as soon as we set up A11y North he was the first person I thought of to invite to speak.

– Danny Payne, Accessibility Leader

Craig has made a massive contribution to digital accessibility, and we wouldn’t have seen the progress we have over the last decade if it wasn’t for people like him championing the needs of disabled people with determination and passion.

– Danny Payne, Accessibility Leader

Craig’s articles were an invaluable resource for me in the lead up to the European Accessibility Act. He is brilliant at explaining complex legislation and accessibility guidance in a way that’s practical and easy to apply.

– Geri Reid, Lead Accessibility Specialist

Craig invests a lot of himself in the areas that interest him the most. He doesn’t suffer from surface-level thinking, he digs deep to acutely understand every possible thing he can. He speaks, you listen. Craig is someone you want in your org and team, any day of the week.

– Gavin Elliott, Design Leader

Craig is incredibly generous with sharing his expertise and knowledge. His talks and guidance have helped me to implement positive change in my organisation!

– Will Cooper, Senior Accessibility Specialist

I was privileged to work with Craig for several years in Government. His knowledge and passion for accessibility has taught me so much. He’s the voice I trust most within the accessibility world because I’ve seen how deeply he engages with it.

– Pete Jobes, Human Centred Designer

Craig is one of those rare design leaders who effortlessly links high level strategy with real human impact. Working with him at Elastic, I saw firsthand how he tackles complex design problems with steady calm and total clarity. His expertise in accessibility goes way beyond technical compliance, because he changes entire team cultures toward truly inclusive design.

– Alex Nightingale, Senior UX Designer

Craig is one of those designers who knows a lot about a lot, with specialist and deep knowledge of accessibility. He’s one of the few people I’ll ask to review my ideas when I have doubts, because I know that he just completely gets it from a holistic point of view. If you ever get the chance to work with Craig, jump at it. I would!

– Adam Silver, Interaction Designer

Craig can explain difficult things in a way that don’t make me yawn. Even more, his talks make me think! That’s quite a lot. Respect.

– Wojtek Kutyla, Accessibility Specialist

Craig has become one of the people I trust most for accessibility insight and advice. His ability to take complex technical topics, evolving regulations and accessibility best practice and explain them in a way that’s clear, practical and easy to understand is exceptional, and he’s always incredibly generous with his time and knowledge.

– Joe James, Accessibility Recruitment Specialist

I consider Craig to be a great friend and genuine thought leader in the accessibility space. Having Craig on the The Digital Accessibility Podcast was a huge highlight for me. His episode was extremely well received and grew our audience.

– Joe James, Accessibility Recruitment Specialist

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