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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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6 Examples, 39 Related: 498,915 Total Clicks

Date Range: Sep 10 - Oct 11

Trending: Warm

Consumer Insight Topics: Tech Art & Design Design Lifestyle Health

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Sensational Tactile Timepieces - The Rub. Feel. Know Watch Gives You a Sense of the Hour

SCORE 6.3

Warm 20,105 Clicks Pub: Jun 22, 11

Sensational Tactile Timepieces

The Rub. Feel. Know Watch Gives You a Sense of the Hour

For 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. There… [More]

Rolling Braille Readers - Wonkook Lee's Snail Reader Revolutionizes Reading

SCORE 4.6

Average 5,664 Clicks Pub: May 10, 11

Rolling Braille Readers

Wonkook Lee's Snail Reader Revolutionizes Reading

The 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 Timekeepers - The Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your Fingertips

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Warm 19,950 Clicks Pub: Feb 6, 11

Tactile Timekeepers

The Haptica Braille Watch Indicates the Hour to Your Fingertips

There 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 Consultants - Chris Downey Turns Tragedy Into an Innovative New Gig

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Average 2,428 Clicks Pub: Oct 2, 10

Blind Architect Consultants

Chris Downey Turns Tragedy Into an Innovative New Gig

Architect 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 Gloves - The 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You Aloud

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Untested 10,159 Clicks Pub: Sep 30, 10

Transmuting Multimedia Gloves

The 'Panopticon' Device Will Read to You Aloud

Developed 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 Utensils - Sento Cookware Provides Safe and Easy Kitchen Supplies for the Blind

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Untested 10,295 Clicks Pub: Aug 4, 11

Tactile Cooking Utensils

Sento Cookware Provides Safe and Easy Kitchen Supplies for the Blind

Sento 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]