Sensory Domino
Overview
The product
This is a domino game for blind individuals and can also be played by non-blind users. It was designed with the intention of creating an accessible and enjoyable experience to play within the comfort of their own home.
My role: Industrial Designer
Duration: 4 months
Project type: University assignment โ Industrial Design
Contribution: Research - User Experience โ Sketching ideation โ Concept โ Problem solving โ 3D Modeling โ Rendering โ Presentation โ Prototype โ Testing
The Problem
Blind individuals have limited options when it comes to board games that are accessible to them.
The Goal
Provide them with a more inclusive and enjoyable Experience focusing on their needs.
Function & Components
Summary
This domino game features a three-part design (Board, Base & Dominoes) for easy portability and play. The base acts as a storage compartment, transforming into a stable surface for the board when needed.
Base
The board's base features cutouts facing the participants, ensuring that the domino pieces are concealed from the opponent's view, regardless of their vision. Each circular cutout includes a recessed vertical line, serving as a guide for accurate placement. Is also a storage compartment, providing a space to store the domino pieces.
Board
The board features recessed grooves that serve as guides for the next fit and circular cutouts for inserting the pieces. These tracks also ensure that the domino pieces, which have a straight raised line on their base, remain in the desired orientation.
Playing pieces
This domino piece incorporates visual elements without compromising its usability for those with visual impairments.
- The top surface features prominently raised, rounded dots, allowing users to easily identify the number on each half of the domino through touch.
- A clear, tactile line runs down the center of the domino, separating the two halves and providing additional orientation during gameplay.
- The domino board incorporates โroadsโ of recessed lines that aligns perfectly with a raised line on the underside of the domino. This feature ensures the domino lays flat and faces the desired direction.
The Product
