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We’re shifting our focus to more inclusive platforms that foster meaningful conversations. Learn how to stay connected with us through places like our blog, newsletter, Mastodon, Bluesky, LinkedIn, GitHub and RSS.
Chad Pytel
March 21, 2025
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Diversity, equity, and inclusion are still important

We remain committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, not only as a moral imperative, but because having a diverse team with different experiences and perspectives doesn’t hinder productivity. It makes us more successful.
Chad Pytel
February 24, 2025
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What I learned about design by helping my grandfather send an email

The solution isn’t to just make the text bigger. We need to rethink how we approach product design as a whole.
Andrew Spencer
December 19, 2024
New in our Playbook: Design best practices from a DEI perspective

This DEI design practices guide offers actionable steps to create inclusive, equitable designs that respect diverse users and needs, from ideation to implementation.
Fatima Burke
November 25, 2024
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- Design
- Playbook
Software for all ages: tackling ageism with industry experts

In support of Ageism Awareness Day, we wanted to spread awareness and offer actionable tips from experts. This blog shares suggestions on how to keep inclusivity in mind when building software products.
Elaina Natario, Kelly Gebo & Caro Sotillo Silva
October 9, 2024
thoughtbot is proud to be Gender Fair certified

thoughtbot works to create a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for our community. We are excited to share more information on our Gender Fair certification and how you can get involved yourself.
Kelly Gebo
October 3, 2024
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Fifteen minutes a day for inclusive language

How fifteen minutes a day can help to create a more inclusive workspace.
Jose Blanco
October 30, 2023
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- Inclusivity
- Communication
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“I have a bad English accent”

You can hear my home country from my first sentence. And so what?
Rémy Hannequin
October 3, 2023
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Building Great Teams - One Recruiter’s Rambling Thoughts on Inclusive Hiring

An overview of our own hiring process and how we weave in inclusive hiring best practice throughout.
Neal Campbell
July 28, 2023
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Build products for real life

Real life is messy and diverse. Create access and inclusion by designing and building for that reality, and ensure the success of your product along the way.
Caro Sotillo Silva
July 28, 2023
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