For this particular activity, students were instructed to conduct survey asking the rest of the class to vote/rank the designs of the respective group from highest to lowest. The chart below showcases the results of the survey.
#1 Ranked Experiential Design: Coloroid Colorblind Simulator
#1 Ranked Mentor-led Design: FBc-nUxt: The Next FBc UX Design
Based on the results of the survey, the group chose Coloroid as the best one and brainstormed to improve on the initial concept of the product, keeping in mind to make it market-centered and technology-led.
M.A.D. Analysis
MISSING
Most colorblind simulators have colorblind simulation for those with normal vision but provides nothing to the visually impaired.
There is no specified way on how to change the displayed artwork in the initial design.
ANNOYING
Other people may not be interested in perceiving things like art, or would not like to experience how colorblind people view the world.
Existing colorblind simulators are applications required to be installed in people’s phones which take up space/memory in their personal devices.
Initial design included too many physical buttons at the side of the screen.
DISAPPOINTING
Current display devices only usually have normal colors in their display, and those with more accommodating features are more expensive/not used as much.
Although existing products are relatively cheaper, some are more harmful for the environment in the long run.
IMPROVED DESIGN
FUNCTION:
To simulate colorblindness (deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia, and achromatopsia) in viewing artworks.
To correct/adjust colors for the visually impaired in viewing artworks.
built-in battery, can also be plugged in
has built-in speaker to play short videos with audio
built-in 256GB memory to store high-resolution artworks
built-in Micro SD card slot for transferring artworks from the computer/laptop to the Coloroid device
also has Bluetooth pairing feature for transferring artworks
uses Dalton software technology to simulate colorblindness and adjust colors for different types of colorblindness (colorblind.tech, n.d.; pereird, n.d.).
AESTHETICS:
A minimalist and simple look
Color: Brown (wood color)
Size: Height 16.5 in x Length 23.38 in x Width 1 in
Texture: Smooth glossy finish
MATERIAL:
Frame is made of bamboo wood, coated in epoxy resin to ensure longevity. Ecopoxy resin is a safer and eco-friendlier alternative to epoxy resin (Johns, 2021).
The art viewer is a panel of LED touch screen.
MARKETING:
Target audience: common-visioned & colorblind individuals
Can be used in places for display mainly public spaces like art galleries, restaurants, etc.
Price range: around P35,000
MANUFACTURING:
Green electronic manufacturers to stay as eco-friendly as possible such as iameco, a company that creates ecologically safe computers (iameco, n.d.).
ERGONOMICS:
Touch screen device; the interface is simple and easy to understand so that the viewer can easily navigate through the product.
There is one button for the power button.
It is a wall-mounted display device, so users will not struggle with holding it to experience the display.
Note: This tutorial is always available in the "Settings" Menu.
CALIBRATION
CUSTOMIZED MODE FEATURE, TO BETTER CATER TO USERS' PREFERENCES
COLORBLIND SIMULATOR MODES For Normal Color Vision
*click arrow to see other modes
COLORBLIND ADJUSTER MODES
For Colorblind Vision
*click arrow to see other modes
Artwork used in demo: "Coast of France" by Jean Marc Janiaczyk
References
colorblind.tech. (n.d.). Colorblind - Dalton for Google Chrome. chrome web store. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/colorblind-dalton-for-goo/afcafnelafcgjinkaeohkalmfececool?hl=en&fbclid=IwAR3SsbWBxfeeqD2O77uGxJpZhq6AEPPMRMSkfoGSCAygBjnHOJmuCR9lh28
Color Blind Vision Simulator | Color Blind Glasses Simulator. (n.d.). Pilestone. https://pilestone.com/pages/color-blindness-simulator-1
England, R. (2017, November 28). Samsung made an app that adjusts its TVs for color blindness. Engadget. https://www.engadget.com/2017-11-28-samsung-made-an-app-that-adjusts-its-tvs-for-color-blindness.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9sLmZhY2Vib29rLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFWICwunFqLLLuhnL-q9zfabsADLWEi7dHQEVD6z8EvV-eeeukWAvVg8M2klPnOrvr93gI_6E
iameco. (n.d.). key3 geo1 | , geo1 | key5, geo1. Iameco. https://www.iameco.com/about-us/
Johns, J. (2021, November 11). 25 Resin Alternatives That Are Cheaper and Eco-friendly. Jae Johns. https://jaejohns.com/resin-alternatives/
pereird. (n.d.). Daltonize. chrome web store. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/daltonize/obcnmdgpjakcffkcjnonpdlainhphpgh?hl=en&fbclid=IwAR0U7L89TraZ7gZYdagoBF6eotZjkT6g-z_tC9sDhvbwp9-Mi6173-dq6Rw
Types of Colour Blindness. (n.d.). Colour Blind Awareness. https://www.colourblindawareness.org/colour-blindness/types-of-colour-blindness/
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