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Iain Bean is a web developer with an interest in design systems, accessibility, and typography. Currently, he works as a Senior Developer at the digital agency Cogapp. Iain has a background in Music Informatics, and in addition to being a keen musician outside of work, he also works on personal projects. Among other things, he has created The Component Gallery, a collection of interface components from real-world design systems, and IsItAccessible.dev, a search engine for npm packages that highlights accessibility issues to help developers choose the right package. Thank you for everything you do for the community, dear Iain!

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