in the UK, there are almost 2 million people living with sight loss. by 2050, this figure is predicted to double. only 1 in 4 visually impaired people are employed, and travel is cited as one of the biggest barriers for social life and employability.
user workshops.
key pain points.
immersive testing & feedback.
roam allows visually impaired people to feel empowered and confident travelling to unfamiliar places. it does this by pairing real time volunteers nearby with the vi user.
with special thanks to BlindAid London, and all the lovely friends we have made. thank you for the support and feedback as part of this ongoing project.