Blind Watchmaker — Vivan Gupta

Defining scope & Prospects

After careful analysis of empathy excersize and problem statement, I defined the 3 primary aspects to tackle

• Part identification — what is what.

• Spatial orientation — what is placed where.

• Precision in placing — accurately placing items into the mechanism

These

are

all

the

Core

elements

that

will

solve

Prototype

Low fidelity proof of concept on the work tray

(Hover on images for user feedback)

Here is my first low fidelity model as a proof of concept

1 ) A dedicated workspace mini braille map to oreint the user to the

relevant tools that are placed on the work tray

Solves

• Spatial orientation — what is placed where.

• Part identification — what is what.

Finger attachment — media to come

2) A finger attatchment to easily manuver and handle drivers

Solves

• Precision in placing — accurately placing items into the mechanism.

Work tray tracks — media to come

3) Tracks on work tray to guide the user to the respective tools

Solves

• Precision in placing — accurately placing items into the mechanism

After all valuable feedbacks from my mentor and fellow user, I improved many aspects of the design to better cater the habits and intuition of a visually impaired individual .

Designed for the hands ,not the eye

Every element is carefully curated to maximise abilities of a visually impaired individual

referenced project

Modular base tray — Fully modular base tray with magnetic attachments & raised corners to prevent tiny objects rolling off.

Spring loaded holder dock — Spring-loaded mechanical movement holder dock.

Tactile screw sorter — Automatic tactile screw sorter and braille-marked storage drawer.

Funnel screwdriver holder — Increased-funnel screwdriver holder with braille markings to easily pick and place drivers.

Parts assortment tray with braille markings and slide door to accurately identify and pick parts.

Pick and place docking — Easy pick-and-place mechanical docking — spring loaded, as magnets near a mechanical movement are not suggested.

VALIDATION

A 4-part custom mechanism, assembled entirely by touch.

Placing a part on the mechanism — Visually impaired participant successfully placed and assembled a 4-part custom mechanism.

Assembled mechanism — Visually impaired participant successfully placed and assembled a 4-part custom mechanism.

Participant smiling while assembling — Enjoying the art.

Feedback session — Valuable feedback session from industry professionals.

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