Blind Navigation Map
The Need:
Individuals with visual impairments have been traditionally limited in their interactions with visual art museums. This project is focused on creating a 3D printed map of the layout of the Museum of Fine Art to enable individuals with visual impairments to independently orient themselves around the MFA.
The Solution:
The primary objective is to enhance the MFA wayfinding experience for individuals with visual impairments via a portable, tactile map by extruding the digital copy of the map to develop a physical 3D print. The map needs to be easily Transportable, Tactile, and Comprehensible. For transportability, we plan to develop a 3D printed map booklet of the four levels combined by binder rings. While the booklet will be tactile regardless, we want to ensure that the tactile experience is comfortable and discernible. Lastly, to ensure the map is comprehensible, we plan on experimenting with various sizes, extrusion heights and symbol markers.