At CauseLabs, we know accessible design shouldn’t be a guessing game. For years designers have relied on contrast checkers that tell you whether a color combination passes or fails accessibility standards (like WCAG’s 4.5:1 contrast ratio for text) because roughly 2.2 billion people experience some type of visual impairment. Our owner, Michael Gillihan, got tired […]
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How do you design websites for a global audience?
At CauseLabs our approach to designing for a global audience begins with listening. Language and culture shape how people interpret content on a page. We study regional behaviors, accessibility needs, and emotional cues before we sketch a layout. We build flexible content systems that support translation, right to left reading, local idioms, and imagery that […]
Enhancing Color Blindness Accessibility: Using AI for Inclusive Data Visualization
Improving Color Blindness Accessibility with AI: Designing for All Vision Abilities There are so many times when I want to throw my phone across the room while working with AI. Things are going smoothly, and then, all of a sudden, it simply fails. There’s no backtracking to get it back on track; instead, it gets […]
Boost Your SEO: Are Page Load Times Impacting Your Website?
If you’re looking to improve your website’s SEO, one factor to analyze more critically is your Page Load Times. This metric is essential for diagnosing web design issues, and it can significantly affect how search engines rate your site. Some issues could affect your entire website (a bloated theme, plugins, or other code issues). Other speed […]
Digital-First Consumers: Gen Z Is Redefining How We Sell in 2025
Gen Z’s shopping habits as digital-first consumers are reshaping e-commerce with channel-less strategies, seamless experiences, and collaborative innovation.
How Emotionally Intelligent UX Design Affects Your Business
Great UX design isn’t about functionality or appearance alone—it’s about creating an emotional connection with your customers. When users interact with your website, how they feel can significantly impact their decision to stay, engage, or even make a purchase. Emotional intelligence (EQ) plays a critical role in this. While there are technical standards and best […]
How a Website Redesign Can Double Your Sales in 2025
When Susan Alexandra embarked on their website redesign, they aimed for more than a fresh look. The result? A vibrant, interactive online experience that reflects their brand’s playful personality and helped double their sales. As Inc. highlights, “the Susan Alexandra website had remained in its rudimentary state since the brand’s launch. The company grew, though […]
How CauseLabs Determines Ideal Breakpoints for Digital Success in 2025
Screens come in all sizes; responsive web design isn’t an option anymore—it’s essential to creating seamless user interfaces (UI) and user experiences (UX) that adapt to every device. As digital expectations evolve, businesses must ensure their websites are optimized for diverse audiences. At CauseLabs, our website design services focus on serving North American clients while […]