Design research on tangible symbolic systems and wearable navigation devices for the changeable environments

Description

Considering the threat of environmental change in the age of pandemics and the challenges that visually impaired people may encounter when using navigation aids, this paper integrates the design of tangible symbol systems and wearable devices into navigation aids. It seeks to explore the potential of navigation aids to be more interactive, practical, easy to use, and adaptable to the environment. The research aims to review and brainstorm existing literature on the subject, interviews with the target population, or design research methods such as conceptual design activities. This paper seeks to identify the vital role that the systematic design of tangible symbols and wearable devices can play in designing navigation aids for people with VI. The results of this research will be presented in the form of a wearable product design. It is hoped that this research will convey the idea that in the design of products today, consideration should be given to preventing threats from the future and making products more sustainable.

Period	1 Feb 2022 → 1 Jan 2023
Examinee	Shiyan Zhang
Examination held at	Department of Industrial Design
Degree of Recognition	Local