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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA

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Principal UX Consultant @NexerDigital. Transcendent #UX. UU. Sing polyphony, speak Italian. Point out colour contrast issues. Writing a book. US/UK citizen; vote in MD & Cambs. DemsAbroad. She/her. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Elizabeth-Buie

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · 1d

Survey asked why I hadn't used Airbnb lately. I said: "Joe Gebbia supports DOGE and Project 2025. I won't use Airbnb again as long as he is there. The Government already had a brilliant design team at 18F and did NOT need to replace it with someone who cares nothing for usability or accessibility."

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · 10d

@raskin.house.gov Thank you so much for your email about how the shutdown is likely to affect government services. How do I contact your web team to alert them to accessibility problems with your emails?

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · 17d

Inspectorate. #BritishWordsILove #RemindsMeOfExpectorate #TheseHashTagsAreTooLightForTheWhiteBackground

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Sep 11

Aaaand… I made a typo in the hashtags. 😳

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Sep 11

I wrote a blog post about the most common accessibility issue in digital design. Those of you who know me won't be at all surprised to learn what that is. 😉
#a11y #design #acessibility #wcag

Nexer_Digital @nexerdigital.com · Sep 11

💡Across more than 1 billion websites, one particular #accessibility barrier is everywhere — but all too often no one notices it.

In our latest post @ebuie.bsky.social explains why it’s such a problem, what WCAG says about it, and how new research is shaping better approaches:

tinyurl.com/2s4hr3mk

Three horizontal sections in varying shades of purple, each displaying the white text: 'What is the single most common accessibility issue in digital design?' The darkest section at the bottom includes the word 'NEXER' in white in the bottom right corner.

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Aug 21

I just nominated Musica Secreta for a charity award. My choir sing very similar music (some of the exact same, in fact), and Laurie's work enriches my life.

Laurie Stras @lauriestras.bsky.social · Aug 21

I know I keep asking for people's money (and will until Musica Secreta's crowdfunder is finished next week) but this is just asking for seconds of your time. Go, Go, Go!

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Aug 21

…no respect, no honesty, and most importantly no love.

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 23

Thanks. They replied to my email, but it was a deeply disappointing response: they said using the name was not a political statement. Thing is, the nickname itself is a political statement, so using it is therefore also political. What if they had used his name for former Secretary Clinton? #NotOK

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 23

Trump is heading to Scotland this weekend and wants the next Open held at his Turnberry course. I just signed a petition: DO NOT give it to him. Will you join me?

you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/no...

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thank you.

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 18

Hey @ncstate.bsky.social I'm deeply disappointed — disillusioned, even — that you haven't even acknowledged my message, let alone addressed my concern. I spent five years with you (BS '74, MS '75), and have donated regularly to the alumni fund. I honestly thought you were better than this. 😢

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 12

Dear @ncstate.bsky.social — About the recent email from your Gift Planning department — I was aghast to see that you had bought into the current regime's name for the omnibus bill. It is BY NO MEANS beautiful, and if you continue to use that misleading name I will remove you from my will. Thanks.

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 6

#PremierInn have changed their mattresses sometime in the last couple of years. The new ones are nowhere near as comfortable as the Hypnos ones they used to use. 😢

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 3

@tumshie.me Great talk!

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 1

The borders are not out of effing control! Removing 111 skilled worker categories doesn't do a blessed thing to "control" them. If the Home Office think it does, they need to learn a thing or two about what "control" means. 🤬🤬🤬

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 1

I used to respect her. Used to.

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jul 1

For shame, senators! You value tax cuts for the rich more than you value the very lives of the poor and the middle class. Shame on you! #BigEvilBill

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jun 30

I'd just like to say that all three people I've spoken to at #DVLA customer service have been warm, friendly, helpful, and informative. Thank you, DVLA!

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jamelle @jamellebouie.net · Jun 20

“DEI” wth a hard R

Joel S. @joelhs.bsky.social · Jun 19

The fact that so many people think celebrating the end of slavery in the US is “DEI” is actually clarifying of what they mean when they use DEI. amp.cnn.com/cnn/2025/06/...

Juneteenth: How cities are scaling back celebrations after Trump-era DEI rollbacks | CNN

Despite Juneteenth’s status as a federal holiday, celebrations across the country are being scaled back or canceled, as organizers cite safety problems and mounting resistance to diversity, equity and...

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thanks!

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Alexandra Kitson @alexandrakitson.bsky.social · May 22

🌊 Dive into the Ocean of Religious and Spiritual Design Research at #DIS2025! 🌊

👉 Submit your short papers or artworks (max 4 pages) by June 5, 2025
All R/S beliefs (including none) are welcome.
🔗 Learn more & submit: spiritedhci.org/dis2025works...

#HCI #Design #HCIResearch #SPIRITED

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · May 19

I am familiar with Haidt's work on awe, which I respect, and is why I am so dismayed to learn of these more recent developments.

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · May 18

One thing the DOGErs don't understand is that efficiency is *defined* in terms of effectiveness. There is no efficiency without effectiveness.

Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · May 15

I also wrote a blog post about Essential Tremor and its effect on my use of tech: www.nexerdigital.com/news-and-tho...

Essential Tremor and my user experience

Following National Essential Tremor Awareness Month 2025, Elizabeth Buie writes about her journey with the condition, including her experiences using assistive technology

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Elizabeth Buie, PhD FRSA @ebuie.bsky.social · May 15

Pleased to be included in @nexerdigital.com's "I Matter Too" video about the importance of considering people with special access needs from technology.

Nexer_Digital @nexerdigital.com · May 15

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day ( #GAAD)!

This year we launched our 'I Matter Too' campaign, spotlighting the importance of prioritising #accessibility as a core value, moving beyond compliance, and highlighting the experiences of people with disabilities.

Watch our video to learn more! ⬇️

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