Accessible Google Map

Participatory design project: redesigning Google Map for users with visual disabilities

Created Bus Buddy, an accessible redesign of Google Map, through 3 co-design sessions with a legally blind participant

Contributions

Led 1 co-design session and the user testing session with the participant

Created all visual assets and designed final screens

Teammates

2 (Research & Design)

Timeline

8 weeks

My Role

• Research

• Product Design

Background

This team project, guided by my Master’s program course HCDE 515: Accessibility and Inclusive Design, involved 3 co-design sessions, each lasting 60 to 90 minutes, with our legally blind participant "Ravi" (pseudonym).

Ravi’s insights were instrumental in designing this product that aims to enhance accessibility for individuals with visual impairments.

About Ravi

Diagnosis

Cone dystrophy leading to macular degeneration (diagnosed 10 years ago), affecting the area of the retina with the highest concentration of rod and cone cells.

Impacts on Daily Life

1) Limited peripheral vision + blurred vision

2) Only can see at a very close distance

3) Simple tasks become challenging