Section — 238 stories
Special Needs
We love it when designers and brands think of using their products and helping make life easier for users with special needs. We cover stories of products specifically created to be more inclusive and aid those that need a little extra help.
The Dot Watch is the first Braille smartwatch in the world
This prosthetic limb integrates smart technology into its build to intuit and track each user’s movements
This personal mobility device can be driven remotely from users’ smartphones
Dot Pad tablet lets visually impaired people see pictures with their fingertips
Parametric design systems can produce a customizable, 3D-printed wheelchair for aging dogs
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star CX FlyEase uses Nike’s hands-free shoe technology
GRIP DIY wheelchair rim cover helps reduce hand strain and deterioration
Label Maker with a Braille input allows visually-impaired to print tactile touch-friendly labels
This shoe combines a shoehorn with a swivel mechanism to make putting on shoes easier for everyone
These headphones and mouthpiece rely on bone conduction to transmit audio from your bones to your inner ear!
Emojis for the blind? A type designer is meticulously translating popular emojis into Braille
This 3D-printed prosthesis helped a dog who couldn’t walk for over 7 years, to run!
This inclusive computer mouse redefines the gadget’s design by working using the wrist, no fingers needed!
How does a deaf or mute person use a smart speaker’s voice assistant? This concept tries to build a more inclusive smart speaker
This foldable wheelchair has a concealed seat to help the wheelchair pusher rest
