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IAAP Nordic regularly organises webinars, meet-ups and events. In addition, we often participate in conferences organised by others. If you would like to co-organise an event with us – do reach out!
Design Day 28 May 2026
Welcome to an exciting event organised in collaboration with MidUniversity, Sweden!
The morning is a hybrid event focusing on research on photography and design, held in Sundsvall and organised by the MidUniversity.
During the afternoon, onsite participants may attend a physical exhibition, while online participants may choose to join an online workshop on accessibility and design, organised by IAAP Nordic.
All parts of the event are free of charge. Live captions and international sign is provided.
Interactive online workshop
14:30–14:45 CEST Introduction
14:45–15:45 CEST Topic presentations – 4 inspirational talks:
- Communicating with images
- Alternative text descriptions
- Colour, contrast and text in images
- What does the law actually say
15:45–16:45 CEST Interactive workshop in breakout groups
16:45–17:00 CEST Plenary wrap-up
We begin with short inspirational talks on four different topics. After listening to the talks, participants choose which interactive session – including practical exercises – they would like to join.
The event is free of charge and open to all. Live captions and international sign language is provided.
Registration to the interactive workshop 28 May
Full day program including exhibition onsite in Sundsvall, Sweden
Group A: Communicating with Images
Visual literacy – how we interpret and understand images.
Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by:
Sebastian Glemme, Speech- and language pathologist,
Dart – Center for AAC and AT, Sahlgrenska University Hospital
Group B: Alternative text descriptions (ALT text)
What is the purpose, who is it for, how do you write it – and doesn’t AI solve everything?
Inspirational presentation by:
Lars Holm Sørensen, Accessibility expert, Acquia
During the workshop session, we will review existing ALT texts, write our own, and receive feedback.
Interactive session facilitator:
Kitty Toft, Project assistant, IAAP Nordic
Group C: Colour, contrast and text in images
Many people think accessibility is about technology, but a great deal is about design, layout, form, placement, size, appearance, and much more.
Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by:
Malin Hammarberg, Senior UX Designer and Accessibility Specialist (CPWA), Funka Foundation
During the workshop session, we will review good and poor examples of digital design and carry out practical exercises on readability and graphic accessibility.
Group D: What does the law actually say?
How and when may or should images be used? Why are there requirements for text alternatives to images – but not the other way around? How do you verify legal compliance?
Inspirational presentation and interactive workshop led by:
Peter Kemeny, Accessibility expert (CPACC, ADS), Funka Foundation
During the workshop session, we will go through what laws and standards say about the use of images and provide recommendations for those who design, commission design or are responsible for ensuring that the final product complies with legal requirements.
