TAAP
Solo Project | 6 Months | 2024
TAAP integrates tactile and audio cues to empower independent travel for the visually impaired. With a tactile map and haptic feedback, users feel the route while audio prompts provide real time information.
TAAP aims to seamlessly combine independent navigation with an accessible public transport experience. The TAAP wearable uses electromagnetic technology to form a tactile map, while haptics guide the user through their journey with precision. It's modular design offers seamless transitions between wearable and handheld use. TAAP’s audio companion further allows users to navigate urban environments and public transit networks successfully, assisting the user in parallel to the tactile device.
Research and User Insights
Conducted primary and secondary research gaining insights into how people with various disabilities interact with transport methods.
Lack of accessible real-time information available during public transport journeys.
Physical barriers prevent people from relying on public transport.
People with disabilities seek the freedom to travel independently and spontaneously.
The need to switch between modes of transport seamlessly.
Based on my findings, I chose to focus on the experience of visually impaired individuals with transportation and navigation.
Design Guide
'To develop a solution that focuses on improving visually impaired peoples experience when navigating routes and interacting with public transport to create an overall seamless experience'.
Aesthetic Inspiration
Concept Development
Mapping Mechanism
Tactile Map Wearable
Audio Companion
User Testing
Physical Prototyping
Blending touch and sound for seamless navigation.
​Both TAAP products connect to phone via Bluetooth and user inputs their journey into a navigation app.
Route is translated to a tactile pattern. User feels route through the pin mechanism and begins journey.
Through haptic and audio cues the user is guided with precision
User can access public transport seamlessly due to access to real time information through the audio companion.
