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USER-TESTING<br />
FEELING IMAGES<br />
PICTURE TAKING PICTURE VIEWING<br />
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PRIMARY RESEARCH<br />
Interviews and user-testing with the visually-impaired was done at<br />
the Library for the Blind and Physically handicapped in Pittsburgh<br />
In addition to garnering feedback through physical models, I<br />
explored and tested different methods for how the blind might be<br />
able to “see” images through touch.<br />
I found that blind people could read outlined edges (like that of the<br />
hand shown) better than a raised image relief, and formulated the<br />
concept of a service for developing touchable pictures.<br />
SCENARIO<br />
A blind person, Marie, locates a statue using her four strong senses. She<br />
sets up a shot to record the moment, taking a photograph and recording<br />
an audio message about her thoughts on the statue’s cold, hard form.<br />
Later that day Marie uses the camera to lead her sighted friend, Ben<br />
through her trip. She uses the audio messages accompanying each<br />
picture as a guide and catalyst for further conversation.
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