Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2023, September 15–17, 2023, Xi’an, China

Research Article

Design Research on Cultural Exhibition Platforms for the Visually Impaired Based on Accessibility Concepts in Interactive Installations Art

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  • @INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.15-9-2023.2340894,
        author={Chuhong  Wang and Shaoting  Zeng},
        title={Design Research on Cultural Exhibition Platforms for the Visually Impaired Based on Accessibility Concepts in Interactive Installations Art},
        proceedings={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Art Design and Digital Technology, ADDT 2023, September 15--17, 2023, Xi’an, China},
        publisher={EAI},
        proceedings_a={ADDT},
        year={2024},
        month={1},
        keywords={accessible design visually impaired community cultural life interactive art installations},
        doi={10.4108/eai.15-9-2023.2340894}
    }
    
  • Chuhong Wang
    Shaoting Zeng
    Year: 2024
    Design Research on Cultural Exhibition Platforms for the Visually Impaired Based on Accessibility Concepts in Interactive Installations Art
    ADDT
    EAI
    DOI: 10.4108/eai.15-9-2023.2340894
Chuhong Wang1, Shaoting Zeng1,*
  • 1: Beijing University of Technology
*Contact email: sjmjzst@gmail.com

Abstract

In recent years, with the continuous development of the socio-economic landscape and the increasing awareness of the general public, more and more people have begun to pay attention to the visually impaired community as a special group. However, at the current stage, individuals with visual impairments still encounter multiple barriers when participating in social public activities or visiting museums and exhibition halls. This article aims to integrate the concept of accessible design with emerging interactive technologies. By designing comprehensive pathways and incorporating sensory elements such as auditory, tactile, and temperature sensations, we employ a synesthetic approach to provide the visually impaired community with a holistic understanding of the exhibited items. The integration of interactive art installations with the concept of accessibility is put into practical design, allowing individuals with visual impairments to have opportunities to experience cultural life.