Acuity Design inclusive design

Acuity Design

• We specialise in enabling accessible corporate communication to the widest audience

• We use the latest research and technologies to create clear, reliable messages that allow people to choose how they use that information

• Independence relies on making informed choices and these derive from access to comprehensible information

• We help to embed skills in both companies and state agencies to make engaging media for all types of people so they can make the best choices for their own lives

Meeting the needs of your customers

• 30% of the existing UK population has some form of impairment, whether from birth or due to old age.

• The number of older adults is increasing as is the population with a mixture of needs

• Within 10-20 years this group will be c. 40% of the UK population

20%

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70%

General populationAdults with impairmentsOlder Adults

OverLay app

• Designed for the iPad, OverLay enables the use of physical media with multitouch audio

• This capability makes it possible, for example, to create tactile resources like maps and diagrams for visually impaired people for information and education

• OverLay files are easy to edit so as to ensure rapid personalisation to meet the needs of specific users

3D models for Scottish Parliament visually impaired visitor tour handling objects

3D sculpting and 3D printing of handling objects for museums and galleries

Outdoor interpretation

• Pennoyer Centre interpretation panel with integrated visual and tactile graphics

• B&W graphic shows Braille and tactile diagrams that are overlaid over full colour visual graphics

• Printed using UV technology to ensure robustness in exterior conditions

Public information panels

• Integrated visual and tactile information in full colour

• Robust UV printing on range of physical media

• Affordable design and manufacture

• Cost effective replacement if vandalised or when needing updating

Information panel with Braille and Moon accessible text

Tactile art interpretation booklet for National Geographic show available to all types of visitor

Transparent tactile overlay for National Trust touch screen Virtual Tour system with visual impairment testing

Tactile maps: design, testing and production

Scottish Parliament site map

Cognitive Walkthrough

• Overlaying figures and signs over photos of real environments are much easier for many users, including children and people with leaning disabilities to comprehend

• We can create and edit both general information and personalised tours for specific users

Tactile wayfinding

• Tactile signage that combines simple visual and tactile imagery

• Informs people with a range of physical and neurocomplexity needs

• Integration of Near Field Communication personal guidance system

NFC guidance

• NFC tag enabled signage fitted in buildings and public spaces

• NFC tag interpretation app installed on mobile phone or other personal device. User selects their native language and screen contrast

• User selects where they want to go on mobile device

• When user wants assistance, they hold mobile device on sign

• User receives simple directions in both audio and on screen graphics

Acuity Design

Telephone +44 (0)7808 480749 Email info@acuitydesign.eu Website www.acuitydesign.eu