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Design Critique : Pratt Institute Cannoneers (Website)

Rosaline Lee / February 10, 2025 / Design Critiques

Pratt Institute Cannoneers is the official athletics website of Pratt Institute, primarily providing information about school teams, including game schedules, highlights, and team rosters. This article critiques will focus on the homepage of the website using terms and concepts from Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. The homepage consists of three main sections: a […]

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Design Critique: Google Arts & Culture (Website)

Lan-Ting Ko / February 10, 2025 / Design Critiques

Google Arts & Culture is a platform that enables cultural institutions to share their treasures and stories through technology. It offers users access to artifacts and artworks from over 2,000 cultural institutions across more than 80 countries, regardless of location. By providing an accessible space for art and culture enthusiasts worldwide, the platform allows users

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Assistive Technology: TouchPoint

May Kim / February 10, 2025 / Design Critiques

What are some ways you cope with stress and anxiety? Stress is currently not categorized as a disability under ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), but the effects that stress can lead to are. I looked into a wearable device called TouchPoint, a cognitive aid that helps to relieve stress signals in the body using repetitive

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Assistive Technology: GE Appliances Access Kit

Kefan Ma / February 9, 2025 / Design Critiques

What is the Access Kit? Partnered with the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), the GE Appliances Access Kit is a set of tactile stickers designed to make home appliances more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired. Including over 450 transparent stickers with half symbols and half Braille, the kit is

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Assistive Technology: Liftware Steady

Nat Cheng / February 9, 2025 / News

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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Assistive Technology: Refreshable Braille Displays

skaur@pratt.edu / February 9, 2025 / Design Critiques

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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Assistive Technology in Fashion: Nike EasyOn

szucker3 / February 9, 2025 / Design Critiques

Assistive technology and its benefits can be found across industries, including fashion. Known for being amongst the most beloved international brands, Nike has been increasing the integration of adaptive features into its wares. One such example, its line of EasyOn sneakers was specifically designed to assist people with disabilities with features that benefit everyone.

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Assistive Technology: Kurzweil 3000

Alexa Jade Frankelis / February 8, 2025 / Design Critiques

Kurzweil 3000 has been created to assist students with learning disabilities; mainly for users who have dyslexia. It offers text-to-speech, study skills, and reading comprehension assistance to assist users with reading and writing. Therefore, it makes the process of accessing the educational content easier, and in turn, enhances the quality and frequency of learning and understanding on the part of the user.

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Assistive Technology: Apple Watch

Jimin Hong / February 8, 2025 / News

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

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Assistive Technology: iOS Voice Control

Zhining Gu / February 8, 2025 / Design Critiques

You probably know that iOS is Apple’s mobile operating system and is known for its opacity, security, and excellent accessibility features. One of the cornerstones of its inclusive design is Voice Control, an assistive technology that allows users to browse their devices entirely through voice. This allows people with mobility barriers to control their iPhone

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