# Braille-Equipped Memo Devices The 'TEXT.ure' Memo Device Lets Users Read Notes in Private By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-01-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/01/19/this-discreet-device-helps-blind-people-read-voice-memos-with-their-fingertips/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=this-discreet-device-helps-blind-people-read-voice-memos-with-their-fingertips)  The conceptual 'TEXT.ure' memo device has been designed by Seunghyun Ko as a solution for blind individuals to use as a way to read notes and more in public in a private manner. Many solutions exist to help users read notes without the need for eyesight like voice assistants, but will openly read content for all to hear. The device has a clamshell design that opens to reveal a braille display that will change according to the content being displayed. This will provide users a discreet way to read notes in public or even noisy environments. The conceptual 'TEXT.ure' memo device features only a few physical controls including buttons along the side to allow for a very intuitive user experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Privacy-based Assistive Technologies:** Opportunity to develop innovative, privacy-focused assistive technologies to meet the needs of visually-impaired individuals. - **Discreet Public Communication Devices:** Opportunity to develop innovative communication devices for individuals with disabilities that are discreet and provide privacy in public spaces. - **Braille Technology Advancements:** Opportunity to develop innovative braille-enabled devices that are intuitive and offer users a discreet way to read notes in public or noisy environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Assistive Technology Industry:** Opportunity for the assistive technology industry to develop privacy-focused, intuitive and discreet communication devices for visually-impaired individuals. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** Opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to develop innovative privacy-focused devices for individuals with disabilities. - **Braille Display Industry:** Opportunity for the braille display industry to develop cutting-edge and intuitive braille-enabled devices that can be used discreetly in public spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Inclusive Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md)