Accessible Gateways: Communicating Inclusive Design Practices with Pattern Libraries

On a website, a pattern library is typically defined as a collection of reusable user interface (UI) components. A pattern library can be a part of a website's overall design and development system, or it can be a unique collection of UI components with supporting documentation for information architects,designers, and developers. A shared set of pattern libraries can help Science Gateways when multiple teams need to collaborate. Pattern libraries also ensure consistency and quality throughout a website. Noreen Whysel and Shari Thurow,co-founders of the Information Architecture Gateway, will present a workshop on creating an accessible pattern libraries and style guides for gateway websites at Gateways 2023.