The “Magnifier” is an accessibility utility by Apple that uses the device cameras to assist visually-impaired people with their immediate surroundings. The primary feature of the app is “magnify” – which seeks to assist users read small text. It has many other features too – including scene descriptions, and furniture/door detection. As this is a […]

Introduction Subway Time is a mobile app that uses data from the MTA to predict the arrival times for subways in NYC. It has over 14,000 reviews on the App Store, making it one of the most popular transit apps used in the city. The app is designed for simplicity so that users can focus

Envision Glasses are AI-powered smart glasses designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision. With an integrated camera and built-in speakers, they articulate everyday visual information into speech by “speaking out” the visual world to wearers. The lightweight wearable offers an array of features designed for accessibility including real-time text and object recognition,

Canva is a mobile design application that enables users to create visual content such as social media posts, presentations, posters, and videos using templates and direct manipulation tools. While Canva makes design accessible, its mobile editing experience reveals usability trade-offs when complex design tasks are attempted on a small, touch-based interface. Entering the Editor and

The Nike Go FlyEase is a sneaker designed to be put on and taken off hands-free. Features including a hinged sole, tension band, and kickstand heel affords putting on and removing the shoe without the user bending over or using their hands The sneaker was created to address a need for fashion/athletic sneakers that are