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Sensory Design
Tactile creations cater to special consumer needs
Implications - According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about 135 million people worldwide are visually impaired and 278 million people have moderate to profound hearing loss in both ears. Statistics like these means this consumer demographic can no longer be ignored; as such, more and more innovations are catering to these specific needs. From tactile watches to employment opportunities for those hard of hearing, these specially targeted innovations will only continue to increase in demand.
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Sensational Tactile TimepiecesThe Rub. Feel. Know Watch Gives You a Sense of the HourFor many, looking at their wristwatch to read the time is not an issue, but for the visually impaired population, something like the Rub. Feel. Know Watch is sure to enhance one's independence.
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Rolling Braille ReadersWonkook Lee's Snail Reader Revolutionizes ReadingThe Wonkook Lee Snail reader is a tiny technological gadget that has the potential to revolutionize reading for the blind!
The Wonkook Lee Snail is a small rolling wheel device which is pressure-activated… [More] |
Tactile TimekeepersThe Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your FingertipsThere are a couple of means by which the visually impaired can check the time; however, neither quite matches the intuitive potential of the Haptica Braille Watch.
Designed by David Chavez, this textured… [More] | |||||||||
Blind Architect ConsultantsChris Downey Turns Tragedy Into an Innovative New GigArchitect Chris Downey shows that if tragedy befalls you, you can still pick up the pieces and run with what you've got. He suffered from a tumor that left him completely blind. Instead of crawling into… [More] |
Transmuting Multimedia GlovesThe 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You AloudDeveloped by Joshua Sin is an innovative piece of technology called the 'Panopticon' device. Worn on the hand between the index finger, the thumb and the wrist, this intelligent accessory is intended to… [More] |
Tactile Cooking UtensilsSento Cookware Provides Safe and Easy Kitchen Supplies for the BlindSento Cookware has created a line of cookware that will help the blind and seeing impaired. For most people cooking can be a difficult process and sometimes not the safest, but for the seeing impaired,… [More] | |||||||||
