Museums are places to experience the history and culture of art. People with visual impairments don't get to share this human experience with current accessibility measures.
Pxl strives to fill that gap, providing a dynamic tactile translation of art exhibitions. With this uniquely tactile tablet, a person with visual impairment is empowered to enjoy a museum and the art.
Model made with 3D print PLA, CNC cut modeling foam, elastic ribbed strapping, spray paint, and hot glue.
Research and Design Process
With research and expert interviews, we created our goal to provide more meaningful and widespread tactile access
to art in museums for people with visual impairments.
to art in museums for people with visual impairments.
Our design criteria included being:
> reproducible
> reproducible
> affordable
> scalable
> comprehendible
> authentic
Early Ideas
Ideas Categorized
Ideas Developed
Mobile High-tech Reasoning
Pros:
> Small footprint
> Refreshable Display
> Affordable
> Easy implementation
Cons:
> Small Display
> User must carry device
> Lower resolution
System
Mood Board
Final Tablet Form Iteration
Final Strap and Brace Form Ideation
museums
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