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DOI :     Journal Korea Society of Visual Design Forum , Vol.72, No.0, 81 ~ 94, 2021
Title
A study on Upcycled Braille Smart Jewelry Design for the Visually Impaired - Focusing on the Use of Broken Braille Blocks -
이희진 Hee-Jin Lee , 문선영 Sun-Young Moon
abstract
Background In the era of the 4th industrial revolution, the number of visually impaired people is increasing due to the display exposure of various devices and the aging phenomenon, and civil complaints are continuously occurring due to the damage of the braille blocks that help guide the visually impaired. As the health interest of modern people increases and the use of wearable devices increases, the need for wearable devices that can be used even by the visually impaired was recognized in order to broaden the range of users. Accordingly, in this study, we intend to propose upcycled braille smart jewelry with health care function by using the broken braille block of ABS resin as an upcycle material. Methods For the purpose we will investigate the definition, types, and current status of the visually impaired, braille block, and upcycle design. The molding technique and unique pattern for reusing the damaged braille block waste of ABS resin, the material used in this study, are reflected in the design. In addition, We intend to design lacquer that can express color on ABS resin as an expression technique, focusing on wrist-worn upcycled braille smart jewelry. Result he results of this study were first, proving the need for a health care wearable device for the visually impaired by synthesizing the increasing status of the visually impaired and the data on the increase in health interest due to COVID-19 mentioned in previous studies. Second, the present design was intended to produce a wrist-worn smart bracelet that is convenient for the user to read braille and is easy to use at all times, as it is a healthcare smart jewelry that incorporates electronic braille, so that even the visually impaired can check the biorhythm. Third, an upcycle design was attempted by using a broken braille block made of ABS material as a material for making braille smart jewelry, and the lacquer technique was applied to prevent allergies and expand the scope of expression in design proposal. Conclusion Electronic braille is applied to wearable devices with health care functions that can be used by the visually impaired, and the scope of solutions to social and environmental problems is expanded by using the broken braille block waste made of ABS resin. It is expected that by proposing the design of this study, broadening of the range of consumers who can use healthcare wearable devices will be possible.
Key Words
시각장애인, 점자블록, 업사이클 디자인, The visually impaired, braille block, upcycle design
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