SensoryMap: Guided Digital Interaction for Visual Impairment
SensoryMap is a user interaction framework developed through testing with individuals who have four distinct eye diseases. This set of guidelines is tailored for visually impaired users to facilitate their engagement with digital interfaces through a blend of real-time hand gesture interactions, tactile exploration, and responsive haptic feedback. SensoryMap stands as a testament to inclusive design, transforming user feedback into a robust set of guidelines that champion accessibility and intuitive digital interactions, helping people with visual impairments connect with the digital world.
01 BACKGROUND
Visual impairment is a condition that limits the visual capability of an individual to such a degree that additional support is needed. There are over 2.8 billion people suffer from a vision disorder worldwide and the figure should double by 2050.
Four Forms of Visual Impairment
Challenges
Phenomenon
The current standards for screen interactions fall short for visually impaired individuals, highlighting a social issue where digital access lags in inclusivity, reinforcing barriers and isolation in the visually impaired community.
02 PROBLEM RESEARCH
Patients with Visual Impairment
Design Goals
