Show notes

S02E03 (#313). A linkshow featuring two articles that have grabbed James and Per’s attention. The articles in this episode are about the need for low-carbon and sustainable computing and CSS media features that can be used for detecting user preferences and creating more inclusive experiences. 

Article one is Frugal computing: developer perspective by Wim Vanderbauwhede.

“As a society we need to start treating computational resources as finite and precious, to be utilised only when necessary, and as effectively as possible. We need frugal computing: achieving the same results for less energy.”  

Article two is CSS And Accessibility: Inclusion Through User Choice by Carie Fisher.

“Supporting the needs of individuals with disabilities and assistive technology adds a layer of complexity to an already complex situation. Nonetheless, designers and developers are responsible for addressing these user needs as best we can by providing accessible choices.”  

(Listening time: 42 minutes, transcript)

References:

• Full transcript for this episode 
• Article 1: Frugal computing – developer perspective
  • By Wim Vanderbauwhede
    • Website: https://wimvanderbauwhede.codeberg.page/
    • University of Glasgow page: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/computing/staff/wimvanderbauwhede/#/biography
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wimvanderbauwhede/
    • Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@wim_v12e@scholar.social
  • Frugal computing (Wim’s original article)
  • The meaning of frugal
  • Towards zero-carbon computing – Presentation by Wim
  • How to reduce the digital carbon footprint through UX design
  • The hidden impact of UX design on climate change
  • Oversize fashions make it harder for H&M to achieve climate goals
  • That big sliding banner? Yeah it’s rubbish – Article by James
• Article 2: CSS And Accessibility: Inclusion Through User Choice
  • By Carie Fisher
    • Website: https://cariefisher.com/ 
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cariefisher
    • Mastodon: https://mstdn.social/@cariefisher
• Recommended listening:
  • Episode 283: Core web vitals with Katie Hempenius
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