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Kerry Gower
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March 30, 2026
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Dyslexia Made Me a Better Designer

How dyslexia shaped the way I think and why designing for clarity, simplicity and real understanding creates stronger brands and better user experiences.
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For a long time, dyslexia felt like something I had to work around.

School wasn’t built for it.
Most jobs weren’t built for it.

And design?
At first, it didn’t feel like it was either.

I don’t process things the “normal” way

I don’t read long blocks of text easily.
I don’t think in straight, linear steps.

But I do:

  • spot patterns quickly
  • understand visuals instinctively
  • notice when something feels off

And that’s exactly what design is.

What looks like a weakness is actually an advantage

Dyslexia forces you to:

  • simplify
  • prioritise clarity
  • cut through noise

Because if something is confusing, you feel it immediately.

And most websites are confusing.

Too much text.
No structure.
No clear direction.

I design for clarity first

Not everyone reads everything.
Not everyone processes information the same way.

So when I design:

  • hierarchy matters
  • flow matters
  • clarity matters

If someone lands on a page, they should understand it without effort.

That’s the goal.

This is where clients benefit

Clearer structure → people stay longer
Better flow → people understand faster
Stronger messaging → better results

It’s not just about how something looks.
It’s about how easily it works.

A different way of thinking isn’t a limitation

It’s an advantage.

Because design isn’t about following rules —
it’s about communicating clearly.

And standing out while doing it.

Final thought

Dyslexia didn’t hold me back.

It changed how I see things.

And that’s exactly why my work focuses on clarity, structure, and making things easier to understand —
for the people using it.