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Assistive Technology: NaviLens

By Xiaoqi Chen / September 13, 2022 / News

NaviLens is an innovative navigation and labeling app specifically designed for people with visual impairments. By scanning the special tags generated by the systems, the users are able to get audio information on positioning and route guidance, empowering them to find their ways quickly and effectively.

Design Critique: MAPS.ME (Android App)

By Yuki Shimano / September 8, 2020 / Design Critiques

MAPS.ME is a mobile navigation application for iPhone and Android, built on top of crowd-sourced OpenStreetMap data. The application is a source for offline maps to help users who need to navigate areas with limited internet connection. The attributes of the offline maps will be critiqued based on design principles from Don Norman’s book, “Design …

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