Have you ever wondered if visually impaired people can use smartphone?
Without a doubt! Visually impaired people can perform many of the same activities as sighted people. They can utilise computers, phones, and other technological devices, but they access it in different ways.
A platform that helps visually impaired individuals locate jobs.
Screen Reader Acessibility
A tool enables users to interact with their gadgets in a non-visual manner by reading the screen.
Onboarding Demo
A quick go-through of the app/website for users to assist them to understand what they'll need to do to achieve their goals.
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Mobile App and Responsive Website
Jobby is accessible as a mobile app and a responsive website.
PROCESS
Research
User Journey Map Product Research Competitive Analysis
Ideate
Crazy Eights Brainstorms User Story Board Paper and Digital Wireframe Low- Fidelity Design
Testing
Usability Study Affinity Diagram Develop Insights
Research
Iterate Design Design System Hi-Fidelity Prototype
Documentation
Compile Evaluation Next Steps Reflection
Testing
Usability Study Affinity Diagram Develop Insights
Research
Iterate Design Design System Hi-Fidelity Prototype
Documentation
Compile Evaluation Next Steps Reflection
Research : Persona
About
Izzah is a street performer in Kuala Lumpur. She learned administrative skills but was unemployed, so she worked as a street musician. Sometimes the weather gets bad, she is unable to work and has a minimal income.
Frustration
It is difficult to get work since I can only acquire a job through an introduction from an association. People believe we can't work like ordinary people and neglected our skills.
Need
A platform enables us to pursue a freelance career and look for potential jobs. I hope we can be treated the same as everyone else.
Ideate : Paper Wireframe
Low-fidelity prototype
Testing: Affinity Diagram
Insight 1 Use accessible language
Misleading button, vague label
I didn't know it's a button
I’m confused with the instruction
Insight 2 Improve visibility of system status
I didn't realised it's the next screen
Did I press or choose something?
What am I doing?
Insight 3 Difficult Tasks Must Be User Friendly
Onboarding session is complicated
Some instructions are long and I was not able to follow
Add a social interface that enables users easily discuss their experiences with each other.
Reflection
This is my first attempt at creating a product for people with visual difficulties. Throughout this venture, I gained more knowledge about accessible design and able to apply them in the project.
No one can fully comprehend another's experience. Yet, in order to comprehend the users’ needs, I try to be as near to them as possible by testing the design with my eyes closed.
