Plato - Dishware for visually impaired people.

Sammanfattning: This Master Thesis aims to explore the design of kitchenware products for visually impaired people. With an estimated 285 million people worldwide experiencing visual impairments, the design of kitchenware products has traditionally focused on aesthetics and functionality for able-bodied individuals, often excluding people with disabilities. Through a mixed-methods approach that includes literature review, interviews, material testing, and prototyping, this research will identifythe challenges faced by visually impaired individuals preparing and consuming food, develop design principles and strategies to address these challenges, and design and prototype kitchenware products that improve accessibility and usability. The results of this research will contribute to the development of inclusive design practices for kitchenware products, especially tableware, improving the quality of life and independence of visually impaired individuals in the kitchen and at the table.