Steve Woodson, CPACC
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Freelance Web Dev passionate about Accessibility, Design Systems, & User Experience.
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Steven Woodson - A CPACC certified web developer with over 20 years experience bringing web applications to life. Passionate about Web Accessibility, Design Systems, and User Experience.
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Over 20 years of bringing web applications to life. Passionate about Accessibility, Design Systems, & User Experience.
Novice but enthusiastic content creator, learning how to share more about going full time freelance https://stevenwoodson.com/ while building https://beinclusive.app
Over 20 years of bringing web applications to life. Passionate about Accessibility, Design Systems, & User Experience.
Novice but enthusiastic content creator, learning how to share more about going full time freelance https://stevenwoodson.com/ while building https://beinclusive.app
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Tickets | State of the Browser
More information and buying options for tickets.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Would you like to work with me? 👋🏻 I’m currently helping to strengthen the existing design systems team at Kesko and we’re looking for a nice & talented designer/developer to join us.
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Hiring a Design Engineer for Kesko Design System
Hi 👋🏻, I’m Arielle, a Design Systems Architect working with Kesko. I’m currently helping to strengthen the existing design systems team in the organization and we’re looking for an experienced Design ...
arielsalminen.com
January 20, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Would you like to work with me? 👋🏻 I’m currently helping to strengthen the existing design systems team at Kesko and we’re looking for a nice & talented designer/developer to join us.
arielsalminen.com/2026/hiring-...
arielsalminen.com/2026/hiring-...
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If you are a Student learning Web Tech or a Lecturer teaching Web Tech let us know we have FREE tickets for you for #SotB26
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SotB14 | State of the Browser
Welcome to the fourteenth edition of State of the Browser, a yearly one-day, single-track conference with widely-varying talks about the modern web, accessibility, web standards, and more, organised b...
2026.stateofthebrowser.com
January 13, 2026 at 2:32 PM
If you are a Student learning Web Tech or a Lecturer teaching Web Tech let us know we have FREE tickets for you for #SotB26
2026.stateofthebrowser.com
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Speaker reveal time! The speaker, who was obsessed with fonts and is not a fan of Meatloaf is Zach Leatherman! Zach will talk about best practices for using JavaScript.
@zachleat.com
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Our speaker line up is complete! Are you excited for #SotB26?
@zachleat.com
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Our speaker line up is complete! Are you excited for #SotB26?
January 9, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Speaker reveal time! The speaker, who was obsessed with fonts and is not a fan of Meatloaf is Zach Leatherman! Zach will talk about best practices for using JavaScript.
@zachleat.com
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/speaker/zach...
Our speaker line up is complete! Are you excited for #SotB26?
@zachleat.com
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/speaker/zach...
Our speaker line up is complete! Are you excited for #SotB26?
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Temporal is the Date system we always wanted in JavaScript. It's extremely close to being available so Mat Marquis thought it would be a good idea to explain exactly what is better about this new JavaScript date system.
piccalil.li/blog/date-is...
piccalil.li/blog/date-is...
Date is out, Temporal is in
Temporal is the Date system we always wanted in JavaScript. It's extremely close to being available so Mat Marquis thought it would be a good idea to explain exactly what is better about this new JavaScript...
piccalil.li
January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Temporal is the Date system we always wanted in JavaScript. It's extremely close to being available so Mat Marquis thought it would be a good idea to explain exactly what is better about this new JavaScript date system.
piccalil.li/blog/date-is...
piccalil.li/blog/date-is...
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Tickets for #SotB26 are on sale - Get yours now!
When?
Saturday 28 February 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 GMT.
Where?
The Barbican Centre, London.
Ticket types:
In-person, Online, Diversity In-person and Online.
*Diversity ticket applications end Thursday 26 February 2026.
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
When?
Saturday 28 February 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 GMT.
Where?
The Barbican Centre, London.
Ticket types:
In-person, Online, Diversity In-person and Online.
*Diversity ticket applications end Thursday 26 February 2026.
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
Tickets | State of the Browser
More information and buying options for tickets.
2026.stateofthebrowser.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Tickets for #SotB26 are on sale - Get yours now!
When?
Saturday 28 February 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 GMT.
Where?
The Barbican Centre, London.
Ticket types:
In-person, Online, Diversity In-person and Online.
*Diversity ticket applications end Thursday 26 February 2026.
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
When?
Saturday 28 February 2026, 09:30 - 17:00 GMT.
Where?
The Barbican Centre, London.
Ticket types:
In-person, Online, Diversity In-person and Online.
*Diversity ticket applications end Thursday 26 February 2026.
2026.stateofthebrowser.com/tickets/
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We have a diversity scheme for State of the Browser. This is for Students, people new to our industry, people from under-represented groups, unemployed, or anyone who feels they fit (we don't ask for proof we just trust people)
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Tickets | State of the Browser
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2026.stateofthebrowser.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We have a diversity scheme for State of the Browser. This is for Students, people new to our industry, people from under-represented groups, unemployed, or anyone who feels they fit (we don't ask for proof we just trust people)
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"Fly, you fucking fools"
December 28, 2025 at 1:51 PM
"Fly, you fucking fools"
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I've had an execeptionally tough year.
I have no income or health insurance, and could really use your help finding my next paid project. 💜
semanticfish.com/2025-year-in...
Open to front-end, full-stack, design system, & accessibility projects. 10+ years experience.
Many more details in post!
I have no income or health insurance, and could really use your help finding my next paid project. 💜
semanticfish.com/2025-year-in...
Open to front-end, full-stack, design system, & accessibility projects. 10+ years experience.
Many more details in post!
2025: Year in Review | Semantic Fish Creative Group
This post gets personal about my experiences this year with grief, loss, health emergencies, and being disabled & working in accessibility in the US.
semanticfish.com
December 23, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I've had an execeptionally tough year.
I have no income or health insurance, and could really use your help finding my next paid project. 💜
semanticfish.com/2025-year-in...
Open to front-end, full-stack, design system, & accessibility projects. 10+ years experience.
Many more details in post!
I have no income or health insurance, and could really use your help finding my next paid project. 💜
semanticfish.com/2025-year-in...
Open to front-end, full-stack, design system, & accessibility projects. 10+ years experience.
Many more details in post!
This is the best 2025 year-end wrap up post I've read. Honest and unflinching on calling out global issues, while managing to be inspiring and hopeful for the future.
"Spend less time scrolling timelines and chasing metrics. Spend more time embracing the things that you love"
- My mantra for 2026
"Spend less time scrolling timelines and chasing metrics. Spend more time embracing the things that you love"
- My mantra for 2026
Less of a wrap up and more of a call to action this year.
TL;DR we need to take these motherfuckers down
bell.bz/wrapping-up-...
TL;DR we need to take these motherfuckers down
bell.bz/wrapping-up-...
Wrapping up 2025 (sort of) - Andy Bell
Less of a retrospective and more of a call to action.
bell.bz
December 19, 2025 at 2:50 PM
This is the best 2025 year-end wrap up post I've read. Honest and unflinching on calling out global issues, while managing to be inspiring and hopeful for the future.
"Spend less time scrolling timelines and chasing metrics. Spend more time embracing the things that you love"
- My mantra for 2026
"Spend less time scrolling timelines and chasing metrics. Spend more time embracing the things that you love"
- My mantra for 2026
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I've set up a small monthly newsletter called Focus State.
With accessibility support shrinking in a lot of orgs, I wanted to create something that divides that gap, builds community, and makes the internet a bit more fun.
If you dig digital accessibility give it a look:
annaecook.com/newsletter
With accessibility support shrinking in a lot of orgs, I wanted to create something that divides that gap, builds community, and makes the internet a bit more fun.
If you dig digital accessibility give it a look:
annaecook.com/newsletter
Subscribe to Focus State — Anna E. Cook
Focus state is a newsletter about building better products through accessibility and systems thinking.
annaecook.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I've set up a small monthly newsletter called Focus State.
With accessibility support shrinking in a lot of orgs, I wanted to create something that divides that gap, builds community, and makes the internet a bit more fun.
If you dig digital accessibility give it a look:
annaecook.com/newsletter
With accessibility support shrinking in a lot of orgs, I wanted to create something that divides that gap, builds community, and makes the internet a bit more fun.
If you dig digital accessibility give it a look:
annaecook.com/newsletter
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💚 The new GSAP Demo Hub is here! 🤘
We’ve kicked things off with 50 demos, with plenty more on the way, including some framework-specific collections and inspiring community contributions.
Would you like to contribute or suggest an example? Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
demos.gsap.com
We’ve kicked things off with 50 demos, with plenty more on the way, including some framework-specific collections and inspiring community contributions.
Would you like to contribute or suggest an example? Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
demos.gsap.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:58 PM
💚 The new GSAP Demo Hub is here! 🤘
We’ve kicked things off with 50 demos, with plenty more on the way, including some framework-specific collections and inspiring community contributions.
Would you like to contribute or suggest an example? Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
demos.gsap.com
We’ve kicked things off with 50 demos, with plenty more on the way, including some framework-specific collections and inspiring community contributions.
Would you like to contribute or suggest an example? Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you!
demos.gsap.com
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A few years back, I nearly wrote "The Fallacy of Federated Design Systems." Then @nathanacurtis.bsky.social beat me to it. But what happens when you try it anyway?
At Spotify, I watched federated fail twice, resulting in a huge number of barely reused components and damaged trust in design systems.
At Spotify, I watched federated fail twice, resulting in a huge number of barely reused components and damaged trust in design systems.
Why Federated Design Systems Keep Failing
Why do federated design systems keep failing? I watched it happen twice at Spotify. Here's what actually happened, where they broke down, and why centralised models usually work better.
www.shaunbent.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
A few years back, I nearly wrote "The Fallacy of Federated Design Systems." Then @nathanacurtis.bsky.social beat me to it. But what happens when you try it anyway?
At Spotify, I watched federated fail twice, resulting in a huge number of barely reused components and damaged trust in design systems.
At Spotify, I watched federated fail twice, resulting in a huge number of barely reused components and damaged trust in design systems.
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I've never seen the industry so reluctant to spend. I had a company with 9 figures (yes, in USD) in revenue turn down a low five figure quote for a custom solution that would be revenue generating.
As a side note, if you're looking for a web swiss army knife, your gal is free in Q1~
As a side note, if you're looking for a web swiss army knife, your gal is free in Q1~
December 5, 2025 at 3:55 AM
I've never seen the industry so reluctant to spend. I had a company with 9 figures (yes, in USD) in revenue turn down a low five figure quote for a custom solution that would be revenue generating.
As a side note, if you're looking for a web swiss army knife, your gal is free in Q1~
As a side note, if you're looking for a web swiss army knife, your gal is free in Q1~
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I’m often asked for freelance UI/UX designer recommendations, but my list is out of date — most folks I used to refer are now full-time or doing other work.
Time to fix that.
If you’re an independent UI/UX designer doing hands-on client work, drop your website/portfolio! DM/email fine too.
[1/2]
Time to fix that.
If you’re an independent UI/UX designer doing hands-on client work, drop your website/portfolio! DM/email fine too.
[1/2]
November 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
I’m often asked for freelance UI/UX designer recommendations, but my list is out of date — most folks I used to refer are now full-time or doing other work.
Time to fix that.
If you’re an independent UI/UX designer doing hands-on client work, drop your website/portfolio! DM/email fine too.
[1/2]
Time to fix that.
If you’re an independent UI/UX designer doing hands-on client work, drop your website/portfolio! DM/email fine too.
[1/2]
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A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It’s been a very hard year - Andy Bell
Unlike a lot of places in tech, my company, Set Studio/Piccalilli has no outside funding. Bootstrapped is what the LinkedIn people say, I think. It’s been a hard year this year. A very hard year...
bell.bz
November 27, 2025 at 4:23 PM
A bit of a vulnerable post by me but we need your help to get us through what has been a more difficult period than 2020.
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
It would be really appreciated if you could read and share in your networks too 💛
bell.bz/its-been-a-v...
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✨ Our Black Friday sale starts NOW.
Get a 22% lifetime discount on yearly plans (individuals and teams!)
This is the *only* promotion we run all year. If you’ve been waiting, now is the time. polypane.app/black-friday/
Get a 22% lifetime discount on yearly plans (individuals and teams!)
This is the *only* promotion we run all year. If you’ve been waiting, now is the time. polypane.app/black-friday/
Polypane Black Friday | Polypane
Get the browser for devs who care
polypane.app
November 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
✨ Our Black Friday sale starts NOW.
Get a 22% lifetime discount on yearly plans (individuals and teams!)
This is the *only* promotion we run all year. If you’ve been waiting, now is the time. polypane.app/black-friday/
Get a 22% lifetime discount on yearly plans (individuals and teams!)
This is the *only* promotion we run all year. If you’ve been waiting, now is the time. polypane.app/black-friday/
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Our Black Friday deals are now live!
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
Premium Courses
Expansive, high quality education to make you a better developer and designer. Join thousands of others in boosting your career opportunities.
piccalilli.link
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Our Black Friday deals are now live!
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
Save £60 on *all courses* and everyone who buys a course during this period will be given a coupon code that they can use to get a 50% discount off future course purchases at any time.
piccalilli.link/black-friday...
The course is worth it at full price, this sale makes an easy decision even easier. If you've been considering getting it, now is your chance!
📣 Hear hear! The biggest savings on the Practical Accessibility course start *today*—for a limited time only.
Starting today, you can get the course for 30% off — that's $279 instead of $399. The discounted price excludes sales tax that may be applied depending on where you are buying from.
Starting today, you can get the course for 30% off — that's $279 instead of $399. The discounted price excludes sales tax that may be applied depending on where you are buying from.
The Practical Accessibility Course
A get-right-down-to-it online course for Web designers and developers who want to start creating more accessible Web user interfaces and digital products today
practical-accessibility.today
November 20, 2025 at 5:04 PM
The course is worth it at full price, this sale makes an easy decision even easier. If you've been considering getting it, now is your chance!
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November 18, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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More formal post soon, but early share into the magic internet clouds:
Open to work! Prefer contract. Share any leads if you got ‘em. 💌
Specialize in web accessibility, design systems, developer experience.
Bachelors in software engineering, 10+ years experience, thorough, persistent, curious.
Open to work! Prefer contract. Share any leads if you got ‘em. 💌
Specialize in web accessibility, design systems, developer experience.
Bachelors in software engineering, 10+ years experience, thorough, persistent, curious.
November 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
More formal post soon, but early share into the magic internet clouds:
Open to work! Prefer contract. Share any leads if you got ‘em. 💌
Specialize in web accessibility, design systems, developer experience.
Bachelors in software engineering, 10+ years experience, thorough, persistent, curious.
Open to work! Prefer contract. Share any leads if you got ‘em. 💌
Specialize in web accessibility, design systems, developer experience.
Bachelors in software engineering, 10+ years experience, thorough, persistent, curious.
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Just signed a letter to my reps telling them firing hundreds of people at #CDC is unacceptable.
If you're so moved, I hope you will too: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
#DoSomething
If you're so moved, I hope you will too: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
#DoSomething
Write to Congress: CDC Employees must be Reinstated
**Please write now to your Senators and Representative demanding that ALL CDC employees be reinstated as part of any agreement to reopen the government.** Late on Friday, October 10, the Trump Admin...
actionnetwork.org
October 14, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Just signed a letter to my reps telling them firing hundreds of people at #CDC is unacceptable.
If you're so moved, I hope you will too: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
#DoSomething
If you're so moved, I hope you will too: actionnetwork.org/letters/writ...
#DoSomething
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Journal: Announcing Web Day Out
A one-day event all about what you can in web browsers today: Brighton, March 12th, 2026. Tickets are just £225+VAT!
🔗https://adactio.com/journal/22106
A one-day event all about what you can in web browsers today: Brighton, March 12th, 2026. Tickets are just £225+VAT!
🔗https://adactio.com/journal/22106
September 2, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Journal: Announcing Web Day Out
A one-day event all about what you can in web browsers today: Brighton, March 12th, 2026. Tickets are just £225+VAT!
🔗https://adactio.com/journal/22106
A one-day event all about what you can in web browsers today: Brighton, March 12th, 2026. Tickets are just £225+VAT!
🔗https://adactio.com/journal/22106