How a WCAG fix turned into a full illustration system

Fivestars had WCAG compliance gaps across its product suite, most visibly on the in-store loyalty pay devices where contrast ratios were failing accessibility standards. I was assigned to rebuild the color system from scratch to meet compliance. While exploring new color directions, I developed a standalone illustration palette that didn't exist before, and used it to design a full set of custom illustrations that were rolled out across Fivestars products and brand touchpoints.