Abstract This project was assigned to my class as our final for the semester. Our client, OpenLab at City Tech, required a total redesign of their website/digital offerings, with an emphasis on inclusivity. Our class’ overall goal was to provide the OpenLab team with an accessibility-first redesign of their website. My team’s role specifically in […]
Introduction CapCut for Mac is a desktop video editor that aims to make video editing fast and approachable while offering a broad set of features. The experience is sleek and simple, but some design choices create friction around onboarding, visibility, sharing and error recovery especially for new users. Getting Started: Registration & Onboarding Right away,
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About Daak is a personal finance tracking app designed to help users log daily expenses, categorize spending, and visualize patterns over time. It also offers features like exporting data to spreadsheets and adding bank account details, though some of these functions feel incomplete. At its core, Daak aims to make budgeting simple, structured, and enjoyable
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The Discovery of the Google Home The Google Home is a smart speaker that doubles as an home automation hub developed by Google. It allows users to control various smart devices, access information, and perform a range of tasks through Google Assistant. Despite being just a speaker, it serves as a central command system that
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Image Source: ATToday Navigating the world can be challenging for individuals who are blind or have low vision. The WeWalk smart cane enhances traditional mobility tools with advanced technology, offering greater independence and ease. In this blog, we explore the key features of WeWalk and how it aligns with different models of disability. What is
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TactPlus is a Braille and 3D imaging printer designed to enhance accessibility for individuals with visual disabilities. Compact and portable, it prints Braille on specialty paper in under two minutes. With audio instructions and a price of $1,400, TactPlus offers an affordable and efficient solution for educational institutions and users on the go. Key Accessibility
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Conditions like strokes or arthritis can make applying lipstick challenging. Lancôme’s Hapta, designed for people with limited hand, wrist and arm mobility, is a computerized lipstick holder that compensates for disabled users’ dexterity.
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ReBokeh is a low-vision application for enhancing the visual experience of people with vision impairments. “Re-Bokeh” means to re-clarify what is out of focus. Inspired by RUBY, a traditional portable video magnifier, founder Rebecca Rosenberg, diagnosed with Oculocutaneous Albinism, struggled to use outdated, costly, and difficult-to-use assistive technology and set out to create a tool
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Despite the well-known benefits of earplugs, their use is still stigmatized. This post explores how Loop, a Belgian earplug company, is reshaping earplug aesthetics to break down the social stigma against their use.
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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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