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Ava is an iOS app that provides real-time transcription of spoken conversation, making verbal communication more accessible for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Thus, Ava allows verbal interaction to be more accessible. Designed to be easy to use, Ava has a simple and minimal interface that allows users to start captioning quickly. In […]
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Designed for people with hand tremors, the Liftware Steady has a stabilization technology that keeps the utensil balanced when eating so that the contents of the utensils are held still despite shaking. This assistive device with interchangeable utensil attachments proves to be accessible in accordance with the medical, social, and functional models of disability. Key
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The Apple Watch is an innovative assistive technology that offers fall detection, emergency SOS, and heart rate monitoring. These features provide safety, health monitoring, and peace of mind for individuals with disabilities or health conditions. It enhances independence and supports users in managing health emergencies, making it an essential tool for safety and well-being. My
The GlassOuse Hands-Free Mouse is an assistive device designed for individuals with limited mobility, allowing cursor control through their head movements and selections via a bite switch. This innovative assistive technology aligns with medical, social, and functional models of disability, addressing functional impairments while reducing environmental barriers.
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We are all familiar with the Canvas by Instructure interface – for better or for worse. As students, we use it every day to check assignments, communicate with professors, and to submit assignments. What’s the deal? Canvas, as ubiquitous as it is, has inconsistent design choices, unclear text hierarchies, and ambiguous calls to action. Overall,
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Client: KrushTeam: Pete Wise, Sara Ma, Meng Shi, Jiyoung Lee, and Nabhi ShahMy Role: User Researcher and Client Facilitator Duration: 6 weeks The Challenge: How do we get more users to Krush? Krush is a dating app designed specifically for Asians and Asian culture. Krush is entering a growth stage, and wanted our help on
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IDbGLAM Transforming IDbGLAM’s Explore Section: How a 92% UX improvement unlocks Potential Revenue streams My Role: Team: Joanne, Merlyn K, Chu Client: IDbGLAM Tools: Figma, Google Meet, Zoom, Notion Project Duration: 6 Weeks About IDbGLAM IDbGLAM is a platform for centralized access to galleries, libraries, archives and museums. Users can quickly access the websites, locations,
Overview In the IMDb redesign project, we restructured the platform’s layout to make content presentation more intuitive. Additionally, we optimized the search process flow to simplify the steps for users to find movies. We also enhanced the review feature to help users quickly filter and discover movies that match their interests based on review content.
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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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