Jesse Gardner

Helping New York State build better products with user research and design systems. Director, User Research @NYSITS — Formerly @simplyrecipes @amc_tv @foxcorp

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

Set this account up in 2007 when @anildash introduced me to the weird concept of "micro-blogging." Sad to say goodbye, you can follow me elsewhere:
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[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@elonmusk You sound like Kropotkin.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@taylordunham_ This may seem a stretch, but it's pretty relevant: https://t.co/bV4S8xrzUF

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@danmall Good luck, @danmall! I'm currently building design systems at @NYSITS and sharing what I learn on LinkedIn!

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@hemeon Accessibility?

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

Brains work differently. Words and designs that are clear and simple work better for everyone. #accessibility #ADA35

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

Some people can’t use a mouse. Design for those who tab, type or talk to navigate the web. #accessibility #ADA35

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

Sound isn’t always heard. Captions and transcripts make audio content work for everyone. #accessibility #ADA35

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

Not everyone sees your site. Some New Yorkers use screen readers, magnifiers, or high-contrast mode. #accessibility #ADA35

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@DHSgov @WhiteHouse Here’s the Native American version of that picture.

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

a11y is a commonly used shorthand for #accessibility (there are 11 letters between the a and y). #ADA35

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@Themanolife No, it means he used his fingers.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@DaveShapi Sincerely,
Everyone with kids

[Donald J. Trump @realDonaldTrump]

Remember what I previously said--Obama will someday attack Iran in order to show how tough he is.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

I'll be at Code for America Summit and would love to connect with other folks in #civictech working to create better outcomes for residents by improving digital experiences. Excited to share about the #accessibility and #designsystem work our team is doing at NYS.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@taylordunham_ @mds @rogie Not really an easy way. You can create a .url file that someone can download and run and it will open a url, but at that point, it's probably best to just create a doc with a big "Visit the hub →" link at the top.

[NYS ITS @NYSITS]

Nearly 1 in 4 New Yorkers lives with a disability. This #GAAD, ITS celebrates the launch of a Central Accessibility Team to help NYS build more inclusive digital services, by empowering the people who design and build them with tools, testing, training and everyday support.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

God grant me the serenity
To grieve what I cannot ignore,
The courage to fight off ICE agents
When they come for my neighbors,
And the wisdom to know that
Silence is complicity.

[Brooklyn Botanic Garden @BrooklynBotanic]

BBG recently developed new tactile maps which include a raised map, text, and braille. We’re excited to add these to our wayfinding tools! 🗺

Find them in the Fragrance Garden, the southern end of the Discovery Garden, and one more soon to be installed at the Visitor Center.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@wesbos Clever interactions between front-end and back-end. I remember reading about how IG would upload a photo in the bg while users composed a caption, so that when the user confirmed the post, it appeared to upload impossibly fast.

[Jesse Gardner @plasticmind]

@markjaquith @wesbos I definitely feel this every time I cook in Breath of the Wild.