Accessibility
A digital environment designed to be clear, orderly and accessible, in continuity with our vision of design as an act of care.
A digital environment open to everyone
We imagine this website as a space to inhabit: understated, readable and free from excess. Digital accessibility is an integral part of this vision. We aim to design clear paths, essential visual hierarchies and intuitive interactions, so that every person can engage with the content naturally, regardless of the device used, their visual or motor abilities, or their familiarity with digital tools.
Accessibility from the start
Accessibility works better when it enters a project alongside structure, content and interaction. Correcting a barrier at the end is possible and almost always produces stiffer solutions. We treat differing needs as an ordinary part of the work, on the same footing as a dimensional constraint or a technical requirement.
Navigation, keyboard and assistive technologies
The site structure is designed to be explored also via keyboard and assistive technologies. The tab order follows a coherent logic, interactive elements feature visible focus states and link or button labels are written to remain understandable even out of context. The overall approach is inspired by leading international accessibility guidelines, in particular the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) and the WAI recommendations by the W3C, with the aim of ensuring a perceivable, operable, understandable and robust experience.
Images, text and motion
Images are selected and described with care, to support the narrative without becoming intrusive. Purely decorative content is reduced to a minimum and, when present, does not interfere with reading or navigation. We make measured use of animations and transitions, avoiding solutions that could distract, cause fatigue or create barriers in accessing content, in line with the best practices suggested by international standards.
Respecting preferences
Not everyone wants the same amount of motion on screen. When the operating system or the browser signals a preference for reduced animation, the site honours it and turns off transitions and effects, leaving content and functionality intact. The most useful personalisation is the one nobody has to request.
Choices that can be understood
A fair digital relationship makes clear what an action involves before it is taken. Consent, subscriptions and preferences should be accepted or refused in the same number of steps, without journeys built to wear people down. We ask for little data and keep decisions reversible.
Inclusion beyond the screen
Inclusion does not stop at the screen. In interiors, access, circulation, light, acoustics, heights and controls determine how people of different ages, bodies and abilities inhabit a space. Accounting for this from the first decisions makes a project easier to use and more open to whoever comes next.
A commitment that evolves over time
We see accessibility as an ongoing commitment rather than a definitive state. The site is periodically reviewed to identify areas for improvement, also in light of evolving international standards (such as WCAG and the European reference framework, for example EN 301 549) and assistive technologies. We welcome constructive comments and suggestions, with the goal of making the digital experience increasingly inclusive, harmonious and aligned with the values that guide our work.
