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 […]
Your Website Redesign Could Learn from Inside Out 2
Why a Kid’s Movie Matters for Your Website Redesign Have you seen Pixar’s Inside Out 2? This animated film dives deeper into the emotional complexities of adolescence, introducing new emotions like Anxiety alongside Joy, Sadness, and others. Just as Riley’s emotions drive her decisions, this movie highlights the significance of emotional balance and understanding—a concept […]
Generative AI for Productivity: Unlocking GenAI’s Potential to Make Work Better
Generative AI for productivity is transforming work as we know it. But before you panic about robots taking over your job, let’s get real: GenAI isn’t here to replace us. It’s here to do the boring stuff—so we can focus on the things that matter. Imagine automating the repetitive parts of your workday and freeing […]
Revolutionizing Access to Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: HBOT Services’ Commitment to Affordability and Expert Care
At CauseLabs, we are proud to partner with visionary entrepreneurs who are dedicated to improving health and wellness through innovative services. One such collaboration that shines with this commitment is our recent project with HBOT Services, led by founder Ray Weeks. Together, we launched a new website aimed at expanding access to hyperbaric oxygen therapy […]
Why are many nonprofit digital programs youth focused?
Youth and technology are intertwined. Today’s young people navigate a world brimming with digital programs and possibilities. From smartphones to smart classrooms, technology is as integral to their daily lives as play and learning. This deep integration makes them adept at using new tools and ideal candidates for projects that push the technological envelope. Investing […]
Creative Application of Learning Management Systems in Education to Amplify Impact
When it comes to educational innovation, the spotlight often shines on pedagogical strategies and teaching methodologies. However, sometimes it’s a tool—a digital one—that transforms these strategies into widespread impact. This is the story of how Reading In Motion, a stalwart in literacy education, found a powerful ally in technology by building a unique learning management […]
Activating Our Youth: CAVU’s Youthful Website Redesign
Imagine a single spark igniting a movement that reshapes an organization’s entire mission. Fueled by the success of their Climate Innovation Challenge (CIC), Climate Advocates Voces Unidas (CAVU) made a strategic decision to shift their organizational focus towards activating our youth in climate change. This bold move was inspired by the remarkable impact their initiatives […]