The 'HUEPIN' buttons are an intuitive range of fasteners designed with those who have visual impairments in mind to help them better identify their clothing. The buttons are characterized by their different shapes and textures, which correspond to a different color; the fastener could be affixed onto the garment's price tag and sewed on, if desired. The buttons would thus enable the person to identify the clothing fabric and color with ease when getting dressed.
The 'HUEPIN' buttons are the design work of Ang Yong Jun, Huang YuChen, Lai LiWen and Chu Pin Yan, and are the winner of the iF Design Talent Award for 2022. The buttons are a simple yet effective way to support those who are blind or with any kind of visual impairment.
Textural Color-Indicating Buttons
The 'HUEPIN' Buttons Support the Visually Impaired
Trend Themes
1. Texture-based Clothing Fasteners - The use of different shapes and textures in clothing fasteners to aid visually impaired individuals.
2. Multisensory Clothing Accessories - Innovations in clothing accessories that create a multisensory experience, aiding those with visual impairments in identifying their clothing.
3. Assistive Fashion Design - A movement towards designing inclusive clothing and accessories that cater to the needs of individuals with different abilities.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion designers may experiment with new texture and shape-based fasteners to expand the market for accessible clothing.
2. Assistive Technology - Assistive technology companies can expand their offerings beyond traditional products to include intuitive, multisensory designs that aid with difficulties in everyday tasks.
3. Healthcare - Healthcare providers may explore the development of wearable devices that aid people with visual impairments while getting dressed.