Illustrator Graphics in Accessible InDesign Document Workflows

Accessible document workflows often start in Illustrator, even though Illustrator cannot create tagged PDFs on its own. The graphics you create for InDesign layouts directly impact how accessible the final document becomes.

This session explores how Illustrator and InDesign work together in accessible document workflows. Learn when Illustrator is the right tool for the job, when content belongs in InDesign instead, and how to build graphics with accessibility in mind from the start. Explore practical workflows for handling color contrast, visual hierarchy, alt text, and graphics that communicate clearly without relying on color alone.

Through real-world examples and workflow demonstrations, you’ll gain a better understanding of how accessible graphics fit into larger InDesign and PDF accessibility workflows.

Topics include:

• Understand when to create content in Illustrator versus InDesign
• Prepare Illustrator assets for accessible InDesign and PDF workflows
• Create charts, graphs, and illustrations that communicate clearly
• Use color contrast and visual hierarchy to improve readability and usability
• Plan more meaningful alt text for visual assets