Braille Calendar
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Project Type
Product Design
Agency
Taipei Parents’ Association for the Visually Impaired
My Role
User research, conceptualization and visual design
Summary
Taipei Parents’ Association for the Visually Impaired has been offering rehabilitation and health care services to the visually and mentally impaired since 1996. At a fundraiser, I was challenged with designing a Braille* calendar that is functional for users with different levels of vision.
*Braille is a system of raised dots read through touch.
Main Goal
A specialized calendar that bridges the gap between the sighted and the visually impaired.
The Problem
From past fundraisers, we know most of the donors are sighted, however, an inclusive parallel experience for all users is preferred. Braille is commonly used as a ‘supporting language’ in public spaces, but we want to rebrand it as fun and uniquely playful.
The Solution
The Concept
Visuals that incorporate Braille dots seamlessly, creating a parallel experience for different users. Braille is no longer a ‘dotted code’, but a part of our everyday objects.
Cultural
Each month’s visual and Braille message correspond with a holiday or festival in Taiwan.
Educational
Not only does it include a chart to teach adults Braille, it can also be used to teach visually impaired children.
Reusable
Each page transforms into a postcard and delivers timely messages to friends or family.
Functional
A vertical layout that occupies less physical space with enough area for notes. The dates is also ‘legible' to vision impaired users.