Abstract This project was assigned to my class as our final for the semester. Our client, OpenLab at City Tech, required a total redesign of their website/digital offerings, with an emphasis on inclusivity. Our class’ overall goal was to provide the OpenLab team with an accessibility-first redesign of their website. My team’s role specifically in […]
Stellarium is a mobile planetarium app that allows users to explore the night sky in real time. By pointing their device upward, they can identify stars, planets, and constellations through a realistic visualization. The experience feels immersive and inspiring, but certain design choices introduce challenges around discoverability and ease of use, particularly for beginners. Onboarding
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About Daak is a personal finance tracking app designed to help users log daily expenses, categorize spending, and visualize patterns over time. It also offers features like exporting data to spreadsheets and adding bank account details, though some of these functions feel incomplete. At its core, Daak aims to make budgeting simple, structured, and enjoyable
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Introduction Cooking is one of the many skills that allows one to take care of themselves. Not everyone takes the time to sharpen those skills but everyone should have the choice to. One of the best ways to become a better cook is to use the proper tools and appliances. For people with disabilities this
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Team: Timeline: February – May, 2025 Client: ERbuddy, Inc. A Shared Vision for Better Care Project Overview Born in New York City, ERbuddy set out to transform how patients and caregivers communicate. Recognizing the challenges faced by elderly patients and their families in managing care and staying informed, the app was designed with real people
Rui Tian, Qingyang Xu (Kacey), Zhining Gu(Emily) Travel should be accessible to everyone. But for many people with disabilities, poorly designed websites create real challenges. During our accessibility evaluation of the Amtrak website, we identified 3 key issues that affect usability for people who rely on assistive technologies, have visual or cognitive impairments, and simply
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The New York Public Library’s Picture Collection is a trove of over 1.5 million images, ranging from vintage postcards to historical photographs. Digitized as part of NYPL’s Digital Collections, these images serve as resources for artists, researchers, and educators. However, many of these digitized images lack essential features, particularly alternative text. Providing context is central
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Siri is Apple’s AI-powered virtual assistant, integrated into the company’s devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs. It enables hands-free interaction through voice commands, assisting users with tasks like messaging, navigation, and scheduling. As an assistive technology, Siri enhances accessibility by enabling hands-free control, voice dictation, and screen reading, supporting users with disabilities and making technology
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Refreshable Braille displays are electronic devices that convert digital text into tactile Braille characters, enabling people who are blind or have low vision to read digital content. These devices exemplify both the Social Model and Medical Model of disability, as they both accommodate individual needs while helping remove barriers to digital information access. The development
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Accessibility is the foundation of truly inclusive digital tools, ensuring every user, regardless of ability, can engage seamlessly. In this post, we turn our attention to Notion—a powerful platform celebrated for its versatility and innovation—and evaluate its accessibility features. How well does it support users with diverse needs? Using a combination of WCAG compliance evaluations
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