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European Accessibility Act redesign for websites and digital products

The European Accessibility Act has applied since 28 June 2025. Cosmos Studio redesigns websites, web apps and e-commerce flows to WCAG 2.1 AA, with an accessible design system and front-end your team can keep compliant.
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TALIS teaching and learning international survey website on a laptop
28.06.2025
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About Cosmos Studio

Accessibility is now a requirement, not a nice-to-have

The European Accessibility Act (Directive (EU) 2019/882) has applied across the EU since 28 June 2025. It covers e-commerce, consumer banking, e-books, passenger transport services, electronic communications and audio-visual media services, and it applies to companies outside the EU, including US companies, that sell these products or services to EU consumers. In practice, websites and apps are expected to meet EN 301 549, which points to WCAG 2.1 AA.

Automated scanners and overlay widgets do not fix the real problems: low contrast, missing focus states, inaccessible forms, checkout flows that do not work with a keyboard or screen reader. These are design and code problems. Cosmos Studio redesigns them at the source, in your design system and front-end, so new pages stay accessible.

What we design

What we deliver for EAA readiness

We work alongside your legal or audit partner. We do the design and development work that makes your product accessible.

WCAG-based UX review

Find the barriers that matter

We review key flows such as sign-up, search, product pages, checkout and account settings against WCAG 2.1 AA and list the issues by impact on users and by effort to fix.

Our approach

How we approach accessibility redesign

Accessibility done well makes products easier for everyone and keeps your brand intact.

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Standards first

We design to WCAG 2.1 AA, the level referenced by EN 301 549, and use WCAG 2.2 as best practice where it helps.

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Fix the source, not the symptom

Changes go into your design system and components, so every future page inherits them.

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No overlay widgets

Overlay tools do not make a product accessible and can get in the way of assistive technology. We fix the real interface.

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Brand and conversion intact

Accessible does not mean plain. We keep the visual quality that earned us 60+ design awards.

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Tested with real tools

We check designs and builds with keyboard navigation, screen readers, zoom and contrast tools before release.

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Clear scope, honest wording

We do not issue legal opinions or certificates. We work with your legal or audit partner and give them what they need.

Works

Products designed for every user

Projects where accessibility, readability and inclusive design were part of the brief.

TALIS teaching and learning international survey website on a laptop
OECD international survey on teaching and learning

TALIS: bilingual data platform built for every connection

AccessibilityData visualizationDevelopment

We designed and developed a bilingual platform with low-bandwidth support and clear data visualizations that make complex research accessible to a broad audience.

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SoloChat AI assistant app for macOS on a MacBook
AI assistant app for macOS

SoloChat: screen-reader support and clear error handling

AccessibilityAI assistantUX/UI

We designed a minimal AI assistant with screen-reader support, friendlier error handling and concise responses that reduce cognitive load.

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Povir EdTech platform on a laptop – student using the learning platform
State-backed EdTech platform for students and teachers

Povir: inclusive learning for students with special educational needs

Inclusive designEdTechDevelopment

We designed separate flows for students, teachers and SEN teachers, with tailored tools that make learning inclusive and efficient.

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Zeuss telehealth website redesign by Cosmos Studio
US health and skincare brand

Zeuss: e-commerce design and development

E-commerceCheckout UXDevelopment

We designed and developed an e-commerce website for a skincare brand, from product pages to checkout.

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Anna Shestakova, Business Developer at Cosmos Studio
Anna ShestakovaBusiness Developer, Cosmos Studio
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Need your product ready for the EAA?

We will review your key flows and suggest a scope on the first call.

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Client reviews

What clients say about Cosmos Studio

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“Their ability to combine strategic thinking with strong execution made the process feel thoughtful and efficient.”

Halyna KovalchukLeading Specialist, EdCamp Ukraine
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“Their team is reliable, creative, and easy to work with.”

Volodymyr KysylenkoCTO, Povir
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“We were very happy with the process and results.”

Jonas SiukstaCEO, Zeuss LLC
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Our clients

Trusted by product teams in Europe and the US

Umami View

Healthcare

Edway

Education / EdTech

Ply

Logistics

Loamly

SaaS, AI

Kordie

Education / EdTech

Miyagi Labs

Education / EdTech

Merita

entertainment

Our clients

Accessible UX/UI design studio with 60+ international awards

TheFWA

3× FWA of the Day

Awwwards

18 awards. 4× Site of the Day

CSS DA

25× UI, UX, Innovation

Orpetron

4× SOTD, SOTM, OWDA

Red Dot Awards

1× Winner Brand identity

CSS Winner

5× Site of the Day, Dev Award

About us

A boutique design team that turns ideas into powerful digital experiences

We're not a freelancer who disappears after delivery. Not a 200-person agency where you'll never meet a senior. We're a boutique, embedded design team and the longer we work together, the sharper we get.

Europe based

Remote-friendly team growing fast

Senior team, lasting results

We focus on quality over quantity

Real humans, amplified with AI

Senior taste, AI speed
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Before you book a call

Is an accessibility redesign right for you?

Strong fit

We’re a strong fit if:

  • 01You sell to EU consumers in e-commerce, banking, travel, media or communications.
  • 02Scanners or overlays have not fixed the real issues in your forms, checkout or design system.
  • 03You want accessibility fixed in design and code without losing your brand.

Sounds like your team?

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Not a fit

We’re probably not the right choice if:

You only need a legal opinion, a certified audit or a one-day scan, or a budget below $5,000.

We can still helpStart with a WCAG-based review of your key flows: in 1–2 weeks you will know what to fix first.
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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Does the European Accessibility Act apply to my business?

It applies to companies that offer in-scope products or services to consumers in the EU, such as e-commerce, consumer banking, e-books, passenger transport and electronic communications, including companies based outside the EU. Microenterprises with fewer than 10 employees and no more than €2 million in annual turnover or balance sheet are exempt for services. Please confirm your situation with your legal advisor.

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Which standard should our website meet?

EN 301 549 is the harmonised standard, and for web content it points to WCAG 2.1 level AA. We design and build to WCAG 2.1 AA and use WCAG 2.2 as best practice.

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Can an accessibility overlay or widget make us compliant?

No. Overlays do not fix the underlying design and code, and they can interfere with assistive technology. Real accessibility comes from the interface itself.

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Do we need a full redesign?

Not always. Often the fastest path is to fix the design system and the most important flows, such as forms and checkout. Our review shows what is needed.

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Do you provide an accessibility certificate or legal audit?

No. We do not issue certificates or legal opinions. We do the design and development work and support your legal or audit partner with documentation.

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How much does it cost and how long does it take?

Projects start at $5,000, and hourly rates start at $50. A review of key flows takes 1–2 weeks; a redesign of the design system and main flows usually takes 4–8 weeks.

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