AHFE Open AccessVR4ALL: Advancing Design Paradigms to Deliver Inclusive Products for Individuals with Visual and Motor Disabilities
Abstract
In a world marked by pervasive challenges, individuals with visual and motor disabilities encounter multifaceted obstacles that hinder their daily lives. The prevailing issue lies in the absence of holistic and inclusive design solutions capable of addressing the diverse needs of this demographic. The VR4ALL project addresses these pressing challenges, aiming to bridge the gap in inclusive design solutions. Focused on the integration of virtual reality (VR) in education and design, the project pioneers the use of VR tools in the early stages of the design thinking process. By providing design professionals and students with a first-person perspective on the needs and limitations of individuals with disabilities, VR4ALL strives to cultivate environments that are both accessible and actively inclusive. The anticipated outcomes include a versatile technological toolset featuring 3D models, virtual environments, and application assets simulating disabilities. This immersive approach facilitates a deeper understanding of users' experiences and fosters empathy among design practitioners.
Keywords: Virtual Reality, Inclusive Design, Assistive Technology, Innovation, Accessibility
DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1004792
Cite this paper
More from this volume
- Narrative apparatus in archaeological museums and communication for all
- Virtual Reality for Cultural Heritage: emotional involvement and Design for all
- How far has Japanese accessibility improved with Tokyo 2020 Olympics/Paralympics?
- Inclusivity vs Exclusivity. Applying Design for All and Universal Design principles in the field of Nautical Design
- Cultural perception of dominant color in static systems
- Crossing the East Asian cultural bridge: Comparison between Chinese and Japanese aesthetic education
- Transforming Multi-Layered Plastic Waste into Upcycled Functional Art: A Sustainable Approach to Plastic Recycling
- Enhancing Inclusive Crisis Planning: Insights from a Disability-Inclusive Scenario Workshop
- New Light Vehicles’ Solutions for Active, Sustainable, and Inclusive Urban Mobility of Older Users
- Experiments on the manipulation of doors by the elderly with dementia
- Design for inclusion in maps design, for optimizing data usability and readability. The case study of two Healthy Maps.
- Crafting Improved Vision: A Comprehensive Evaluation of Products Supporting Individuals with Vision Challenges