Distinctive and predictable sounds in the urban environment are key source of navigational information
Changes in the sound of traffic, the sounds of different trains or of a shouting market stall holder are all examples of useful and…
We estimate that 4 million people will be living with sight loss in the UK by 2050. We need to better understand the problem from the individuals' perspective and identify integrated solutions to make cities enjoyable for everyone.
Watch our short films and find out more about the everyday challenges of people with sight loss and the remarkable ways which they are forced to overcome them.
Discover how we developed, trialled and tested our 3D soundscape technology on a route from Reading to London.
Learn about the emerging opportunities for city planners, architects, technologists and policy makers the world over.
Changes in the sound of traffic, the sounds of different trains or of a shouting market stall holder are all examples of useful and…
Many partially sighted people suffer from a lack of information about their surroundings or situation. Often they rely on the descriptions…
Designed by Raynes Associates, Tacdots are easy to install and easy to use tactile wayfinding dots. The dots can be used for inside and…
Lullaby Factory was set up at Great Ormond Street Hospital to create a calming environment for patients. It is an art installation that…
Developed by Tactile Sight, a spinoff of the University of Waterloo, the Tactile Belt functions much as a route planner such as Google…
Streetworks as temporary obstacles in one’s (familiar) environment leave blind people disoriented. This project aims to make…
The ‘K’ Sonar can be clipped on to an existing cane to help detect obstacles within a 5 metre range through the use of…
The commercial potential of this space will drive developer innovation, producing cheaper and more powerful devices that people can use to…
These buttons were primary designed and developed for gaming purposes. But they could also be useful in creating a more inclusive phone or…
TfL’s Travel Support Card is customisable through entering one’s specific details regarding the help required. This could be a…
This design proposes a device that stores pre-set tactile personal routes that are accessed through a levelling display interface. The user…
The touch sight camera was designed to give blind and partially sighted users the opportunity to record their memories. The user holds the…