Design Inclusivo: Apoio de leitura para criança com baixa visão

Abstract

Social inclusion and access to rights has always been one of the main challenges faced by people with some kind of disability. Recognizing the difficulties presented by visual impairment in the school and civil spheres, this work aims, through inclusive design, to develop a reading support for a child with low vision, promoting effective participation in the school environment and making it possible to carry out school and reading activities in a pleasant and ergonomic way. The methodology used was Double Diamond, which involved several methodological stages that contributed significantly to the development of the project, such as a literature review, interviews, questionnaires, development of sketches, mockups, creation of the prototype using Additive Manufacturing (AM) and product validation. The final results showed that the product design developed met the user's expectations and complied with a list of project requirements established at the start of the project, including aesthetic, functional, ergonomic and inclusion requirements. The inclined plane sought to provide inclusion in the school and study environment for children with low vision through design and the use of Additive Manufacturing technology, contributing to a fair and accessible society.