OverSight
As technology progresses, digital devices have become part of
our daily routine. We have grown reliant on our mobile devices
for various services, harnessing the web to learn and grow.
However, when websites are not built with accessibility in mind,
large parts of the web and by extension, mobile applications are
rendered inaccessible to those who cannot use it the way we
assume everybody does.
The
digital divide between technology and members in the Visually
Impaired community is especially distinct in Singapore, as
accessibility practices are not widely adopted due to the lack
of proper legislation on enforcing digital accessibility.
OverSight
is a design intervention in the form of a design toolkit for
digital product designers. It aims to shift perceptions of
designers on the topic and at the same time equip them with
practical skills to encourage greater adoption of inclusive
practices.