My name is Katie Lee and I'm a graphic design student at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio; caffeine addict and lover of type. This blog documents the progress of my six-month long senior capstone project from concept to conclusion. Read my project statement here.
As the baby boomer generation begins to age, the number of individuals suffering from visual impairments is increasing dramatically. Despite many experiencing difficulty reading, very few ever learn how to read braille. I would like to design a transitional typeface that combines clarified roman letterforms with braille dots in order to function as both a supplemental reading aid and learning tool for the braille system. This aid would be designed for those aged 40-75 with “low vision” who experience functional limitations and impaired ability to read average type. (1.30.2011)
There are many visually impaired and blind individuals that fail to learn how to read braille. Although there are other methods of receiving information today, braille is still regarded as an important and valuable communication tool. I would like to uncover the benefits of learning braille as well as the obstacles that prevent people from learning it, in addition to designing a reading aid that would assist visually impaired individuals.
