Remaking the fat scope for the physicaly impaired
My thesis project reimagines the traditional design of a stationary binocular to address a critical usability gap, conventional binocular designs often exclude users with physical impairments. By redesigning the interface from the ground up, this new concept transforms a restrictive tool into an equitable solution. With the goal of lowering physical barriers and ensuring that usability are comfortable, accessible, and truly equitable for every specialist, regardless of physical ability.
Co-Ideation:Designing Together.
Partnered directly with a representative from the Accessibility Council to co-design the foundational mechanics, ensuring user lived-experience drove the very first sketches.
Concept Development:Refining & Validating.
Fine-tuned the initial collaborative ideas into concrete design concepts, which were then presented back to the Accessibility Council for rigorous feedback and validation.
participatory design
Final Design:Universal Impact.
The final design proves that while users with physical impairments may be a minority user group, designing specifically for their needs inherently creates a superior, more ergonomic product for the entire user audience.
