I’ve just found out that Figma isn’t compatible with iOS VoiceOver controls, which kind of alarms me. I’m designing an app for disabled users and one of my blind participants opted to use their phone to test the prototype. I’m shocked that Figma doesn’t support assistive devices. I’d assume that an app with the purpose of helping designers/developers make innovative interfaces would include such a feature. Has anyone else noticed this?
Figma app isn't compatible with VoiceOver
Hey there,
The Figma prototypes work in Desktop Voice Over (there are still some limitations that we need to improve, but the screenreader can read them to some extent).
Also, this feature is not available on mobile at the moment.
You can find more information in our article here: https://help.figma.com/hc/en-us/articles/7810391964695-Accessible-prototypes-in-Figma
Thank you for sharing your feedback, we’ll pass it along to our team!
It's incredibly frustrating, and you're right to be shocked; this is a known and significant limitation in Figma, as mobile prototypes do not currently support iOS VoiceOver. For testing, you'll need to use a desktop browser where screen readers are supported, often requiring a remote session with your participant using a VoIP service for communication. This gap highlights a critical area where our design tools need to improve to truly support inclusive design.
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