The NuMuv Grip-Aid is an assistive tool that can be used to relieve discomfort associated with grip. By inserting an object into the egg-shaped silicone frame, the NuMuv Grip-Aid provides a larger grip area for objects with small or narrow surfaces. It is most commonly used with utensils, writing tools, and similar items.
Assistive Technology: NuMuv Grip-Aid Read More »
Screen readers, like JAWS and NVDA, enable people who are blind or visually impaired to access digital content by converting text into speech and allowing navigation through keyboard shortcuts. These tools enhance digital accessibility, providing users with an alternative to visually engaging with websites, applications, and documents. Screen Readers: Enhancing Digital Accessibility Screen readers are
Assistive Technology: Screen Readers (JAWS and NVDA) Read More »
What is Bloomberg Connects? The Bloomberg Connects app provides free digital guides to over 550 museums, galleries, gardens, public art, festivals, historic sites, and more, expanding access to arts and culture around the world. The app offers the ability to learn about current exhibitions at a portfolio of participating cultural partners through dynamic content exclusive
Assistive Technology: Bloomberg Connects App Read More »
Audio descriptions are an accessibility feature on video streaming platforms that uses narration to describe what happens in a scene between dialogue. This feature benefits people who are blind or have low vision to understand plot-critical details that are visually communicated in a video.
Assistive Technology: Netflix Audio Descriptions Read More »
Seeing AI is a free app by Microsoft available to mobile devices from Apple and Android that helps people who are blind or have low vision navigate the world. This app uses augmented reality, artificial intelligence (AI), and aural technology to accomplish a number of tasks its users can rely on.
Assistive Technology: Seeing AI Read More »
The Rosie 2.0 Reminder Clock is an assistive technology designed to aid individuals with memory impairments. This voice-activated clock provides personalized reminders to users through familiar voices. Reminder Rosie is a hands-free solution with a simple interface that has many use cases including medication, appointments, and daily tasks.
Assistive Technology: Reminder Rosie 2.0 Clock Read More »
Duration 16 weeks Studio Projects in IXD Team Yeatasmin Shiropa Madhumitha Pradeep Kumar Sandy Leegumjorn Tools Figma, Figjam, Google Suite, Slack, Zoom Overview Travel Unity is a non-profit travel organization that aims to make the world of travel more accessible and inclusive. They are focused on educating members of the travel industry, creating a travel
Elevating Usability and Information Architecture: Travel Unity Website Redesign Read More »
Overview The Open Lab at CUNY’s CityTech college is at the intersection of online communities and open learning resources that presents as a hub for all students, faculty, alumni and the public to find courses, clubs, projects and portfolios. As their product design team, we successfully modernized their website with a mobile first responsive approach
Revamping CUNY CityTech’s open education communities through modern & responsive design Read More »
Duration:3 months(Spring 2024) Client: Seattle Art Museum Role:Usability Studies,UX ResearchProduct Architecture,Prototyping Tools: Figma, Figjam, Google Workspace, Zoom Project Overview Objective & Scope The project aims to optimize the smartphone tour to better align with the Seattle Art Museum’s objectives of enhancing engagement and improving visitor experience for a diverse audience. This project’s scope includes redesigning
Building engagement for the Seattle Art Museum – Redesigning the Smartphone tour Read More »
Team members: Mary Haws, Becky Su, Trisha Khandelwal Duration: January – April 2024 (4 months) One Degree Impact has provided full-service grant management for non-profit organizations throughout the United States since 2003. Over 20 years of experience in the non-profit sector has reinforced their commitment to human connection and community, which defines the One Degree