Uncategorized - Thursday, May 21, 2009 10:30 - 0 Comments

Designing for disability, the Nokia way

How do you use a phone if you’re blind? It’s a simple question, but one most people rarely consider. There are all sorts of obstacles, from reading the screen to navigating menus and icons, and that’s without factoring in the extra awkwardness of the touchscreen most prized in todays mobile markets.

It’s a tricky task to make a phone that’s appealing to the general public, while still keeping it accessible for blind and partially sighted owners. But take a look at most Nokia handsets and you’ll see it’s a challenge being tackled in exceedingly clever ways.

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