Why Designing for Neurodivergent Users Requires a Deep Dive into UX & UI

Let’s be real: most apps weren’t built for brains like mine. Or maybe yours.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what actually goes into designing digital spaces for neurodivergent folks—and why a few rounded buttons and an accessibility statement don’t cut it.We talk:* Why “good” UX isn’t always safe UX* How executive function, sensory load, and shame all sneak into design* What deep UX actually looks like when you build with neurodivergence in mind* How the very things that support ND users make apps better for everyone else too (spoiler: curb cut effect, baby)This one’s part product nerd-out, part call-to-action, and part love letter to people who’ve ever opened an app and instantly wanted to scream.If you’re a designer, builder, or neurodivergent human who’s tired of being expected to “just push through” bad UX—this is for you.Tap in. Let’s unmask the design gap.—Mentioned in this episode:→ My company: KindPath Health→ Curb cut effect, trauma-informed design, and why white space is sacred→ Polyvagal Theory and the product implications of a dysregulated nervous system📩 Want to co-build with me? DM me or reply to this post. Always looking for neurodivergent designers and behavioral scientists to collaborate with. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit melodymejeh.substack.com