Abstract
Designing products for the visually impaired presents a different set of problems than those encountered when designing for the general population. Several research techniques and an integrated design methodology were utilized to address specific user-based issues. Visually impaired diabetics were interviewed throughout the development process to determine their concerns, needs and expectations. Concurrently, the research and design staff were sensitized to the condition of retinopathy so that the experience of being visually impaired directed their design-decision making process. The result, as this demonstration will show, was the development of a superior blood glucose monitoring system for the targeted user group. Design decisions and evaluations based on the extensive research will be demonstrated through the use of models and 35 mm slides – showing the beneficial results of this process.
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