# Braille-Covered Electric Guitars The 'Vitar' Guitar Supports Those with Visual Impairments By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitar-guitar References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/08/30/electric-guitar-with-braille-fretboard-helps-the-visually-impaired-master-a-new-instrument/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=electric-guitar-with-braille-fretboard-helps-the-visually-impaired-master-a-new-instrument)  The conceptual 'Vitar' guitar is an ultra-modern take on the [classic electric musical instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shark-guitars) that's ready to provide impressive feedback for users of all ranges. The guitar is outfitted with a wide array of buttons across the fretboard rather than opting for strings to send signals to the Digital Audio Workstation. Each of these keys are labeled with [Braille](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-label-maker) to provide players with visual impairments or eyesight issues with a way to use the device just like those with complete vision. The conceptual 'Vitar' guitar is the design work of Eojin Roh, Seonjin Baek and Yujeong Shin, and maintains a somewhat unconventional design that's curvaceous and ergonomic. This will accommodate comfortable playing when standing or when seated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Accessible Instruments:** Creating musical instruments that cater to individuals with specific disabilities or impairments, ultimately providing them with equal access to perform and make music. - **Inclusive Design:** Designing products to be accessible and usable for everyone, regardless of physical ability or disability, thereby increasing the product's reach and positive impact on society. - **Alternative Music Interfaces:** Exploring and developing non-traditional interfaces for musical instruments, allowing for new and unconventional ways to create and play music. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Production:** Developing new technologies that cater to a wider range of individuals, ultimately expanding accessibility and creating more opportunities for musicians to create and perform. - **Assistive Technology:** Exploring ways to develop more assistive technologies that can help individuals with disabilities to engage with the world around them and be more independent. - **Product Design:** Incorporating inclusive design principles into product development, in order to create products that are accessible and usable for everyone, regardless of ability or disability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Visualized Feedback Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibra-instrument.md) - [Minimalist MIDI Guitar Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-guitar.md) - [Futuristic Abstract Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeta-electric-guitar.md) - [Button-Activated Guitar Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockdreamer-guitarbar.md) - [Carbon Fiber Smart Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lava-me-3.md) - [Shreddable Steampunk Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-guitar.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Celestial Smart Bamboo Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natasha-bamboo-smart-guitar.md) - [Folding Speaker-Equipped Electric Guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mogabi-v3-guitar.md)