Equipping designers by simulating the effects of visual and hearing impairments

Joy Goodman-Deane*, Patrick M. Langdon, P. John Clarkson, Nicholas H.M. Caldwell, Ahmed M. Sarhan

*Corresponding author for this work

Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceedings/Edited volumeConference contributionScientificpeer-review

19 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

This paper describes a software tool that demonstrates the effects of common vision and hearing impairments on image and sound files. This helps designers to understand and empathise with the difficulties that less able users might experience when using their products and interfaces. A range of impairments and severity levels are simulated and guidance is provided on how to address some of the issues raised. The latest version of this tool will be available for demonstration at Assets.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationASSETS'07
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Ninth International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
Pages241-242
Number of pages2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2007
Externally publishedYes
EventASSETS'07: 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility - Tempe, AZ, United States
Duration: 15 Oct 200717 Oct 2007

Publication series

NameASSETS'07: Proceedings of the Ninth International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility

Conference

ConferenceASSETS'07: 9th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityTempe, AZ
Period15/10/0717/10/07

Keywords

  • Design resources
  • Disability
  • Inclusive design
  • Product design

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Equipping designers by simulating the effects of visual and hearing impairments'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this