I speak on design systems, accessibility, and UX strategy from the perspective of leading large-scale digital platforms across higher education and mission-driven organizations.
My sessions focus on how teams can build accessible digital systems that scale, align cross-functional workflows, and remain sustainable over time.
Building shared foundations across distributed teams and multi-brand environments.
Embedding WCAG principles into tokens, components, and workflows rather than retrofitting compliance.
Contribution models, review pathways, and cross-team alignment for long-term system health.
Bringing structure and clarity to large digital ecosystems.
Higher Education UX
Online • September 22, 2025
Embedding accessibility into design system architecture so compliance becomes automatic rather than reactive.
2025 Digital Collegium Accessibility Summit
Boston, MA • July 29, 2025
Practical approaches to inclusive design within educational and nonprofit environments.
Evolve Drupal Boston
Cambridge, MA • March 15, 2025
Design system structure and accessibility alignment for distributed technology teams.
Harvard University Digital Collegium Higher Education UX Evolve Drupal ESCR-Net
“Richard understands the big picture of design, balancing feasibility, accessibility, and long-term support.”
Barbara O’Connell, Web Project Manager, Harvard University
“Richard brings clarity to complex projects and consistently delivers at a high standard across cross-functional teams.”
Senior Software Engineer, Cartera Commerce
“He handled a complex, content-heavy migration seamlessly and with exceptional patience and communication.”
Thea Gelbspan, ESCR-Net
Available for:
Sessions range from 30-minute presentations to full-day workshops. Formats available both virtual and in person.
All slides and materials are provided post-event.
If you’re organizing a conference, workshop, or team training on design systems, accessibility, or UX strategy, I’d be glad to connect.