Accessibility Policy

Pattern Lab is committed to making our tools usable for everyone. This page describes our current accessibility practices and ongoing improvements.

Our commitment

We design and build Pattern Lab with accessibility in mind from the start. Our goal is to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards across the platform.

Keyboard navigation

All major features are accessible via keyboard. Studio shortcuts, modal dialogs, and gallery controls support tab navigation and standard keyboard interactions.

Screen readers

We use semantic HTML, ARIA labels, and descriptive alt text so screen-reader users can navigate and understand the interface. Pattern previews include textual descriptions of the system and parameters.

Color & contrast

The default dark theme maintains high contrast ratios for readability. Controls do not rely on color alone — icons, labels, and patterns provide redundant cues.

Motion & animation

Animated pattern previews respect the prefers-reduced-motion media query. When enabled, all motion is disabled and static previews are shown instead.

Feedback & requests

If you encounter accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us at accessibility@rule29.com.