iVision

Multisensory eyeglasses for people with visual impairment

3D Render
3D Render

Everyone deserves an independent life.

This project was for a Typography for Digital Product Design class that focuses on human-centered design thinking and problem-solving.

MY ROLE

MY ROLE

Empathy Interview
Research
Ideation
Animation

Empathy Interview
Research
Ideation
Animation

TEAM

TEAM

Rachel Yun
Radiya Aheto
Rachel Quan

Rachel Yun
Radiya Aheto
Rachel Quan

DURATION

DURATION

2 Months

2 Months

TOOL

TOOL

Miro

After Effects

Adobe CC

Miro

After Effects

Adobe CC

Problem

People with visual impairment experience difficulties living visual centric society. Moreover, our idea of helping is not their idea of helping.

Solution

Introducing iVision, a multi-sensory digital assistant powered by AI. iVision’s built-in cameras can read text and detect people, as well as survey environmental surroundings. iVision can guide you via neutral language or haptic feedback depending on your environment and preference. iVision can be activated using gesture or voice command.

PROCESS

PROCESS

Discover

Discover

Define

Define

Ideate

Ideate

Design & Development

Design & Development

Deliver

Deliver

DISCOVER & DEFINE

DISCOVER & DEFINE

What We Heard

IDEATION

IDEATION

Problem & Solutoin

How might we help users navigate more easily?

How might we help users navigate more easily?

GPS

GPS

RFID

RFID

Audio aid

Audio aid

Saved path

Saved path

Path planner

Path planner

Personalized filter

Personalized filter

Daily path updates

Daily path updates

Audio aid

Audio aid

Vibration alert

Vibration alert

Closest accessible public transportation

Closest accessible public transportation

Transportation information reader

Transportation information reader

How might we help users shop conveniently?

Audio aid

Price reader

Texts on packaging

Personalized food allergies and intolerances filter

Fresh produce indicator

What is in shopping cart

Shopping list

Environment skimmer

How might we help users identify people?

Bluetooth (AirDrop)

Saved contacts

How might we help users maximize vision?

Polarized sunglasses

Anti-glare lenses

Opacity-controllable lenses

100% UV Protection

How might we help users shop conveniently?

Audio aid

Price reader

Texts on packaging

Personalized food allergies and intolerances filter

Fresh produce indicator

What is in shopping cart

Shopping list

Environment skimmer

How might we help users identify people?

Bluetooth (AirDrop)

Saved contacts

How might we help users maximize vision?

Polarized sunglasses

Anti-glare lenses

Opacity-controllable lenses

100% UV Protection

Multi-sensory Eyewear

Multi-sensory Eyewear

Pair with iPhone

Pair with iPhone

Voice command

Voice command

Siri

Siri

AI

AI

Navigation assistance (GPS & RFID)

Navigation assistance (GPS & RFID)

Audio aid

Audio aid

Vibration alert

Vibration alert

Body cam aid

Body cam aid

Reading aid

Reading aid

Bluetooth (AirDrop)

Bluetooth (AirDrop)

Opacity-controllable sunglasses

Opacity-controllable sunglasses

IDEATION

IDEATION

Polarized Sunglass Lenses

By reducing glare and improve contrast and clarity, sunglasses can help people with low vision maximize what they can see.

By reducing glare and improve contrast and clarity, sunglasses can help people with low vision maximize what they can see.

Polarized sunglass lenses has matte finish and are darker than non-polarized sunglasses.

Darker lenses don’t necessarily provide better UV protection and may even reduce visibility.

1

3 - 8%

Very low ability to reduce sun glare

2

9 - 18%

Limited sun glare

3

19 - 43%

Medium level of sun glare reduction

4

44 - 80%

High level of sun glare reduction

5

81 - 100%

Very high level of sun glare reduction

Opacity-controllable Lenses

Opacity-controllable Lenses

which provides 100% protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays.

which provides 100% protection against UVA, UVB and UVC rays.

It is important to use the right level of optimal lens darkness that provide the most visibility and comfort.

(Out of all colors, black lenses can be used in a wider variety of situations compared to others.)

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

How It Works