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1. An interdisciplinary project for and with visually impaired persons

   This paper represents a reflection on the process of designing an inclusive and accessible user interface for people with visual impairments. As a multimedia designer, I am involved in an on- going site-specific digital literature project, known as Byderhand (At hand). In 2017, a school for learners with visual barriers in the Western Cape Province of South Africa approached me and my project co-managers about the possibility of incorporating digital literature as part of a multi- sensory garden project at the school. This specific context implied that we had to reconsider the interface design of existing phases of our project. Interfaces for mobile screens are generally based on visual communication. Information is simplified and represented in the form of graphical icons, to improve navigation. However, such an approach fails when a user is unable to see what is displayed on screen. It is therefore imperative for designers to gain an understanding of blind and visually impaired users’ needs and requirements regarding their interaction with mobile technology.

   Jorge Sáez Jiménez-Casquet - 17.11.2019 - 12:07