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Jewellery box for visually impaired people- My GCSE Project

Barney42Barney42 Member Posts: 3 Listener
edited September 2018 in Events, research and opportunities
Hey, I was wondering if anybody could be of any help with my GCSE project. I am taking DT GCSE and I have chosen to design a product that helps people with visual impairment. My initial idea was to create a jewellery box with different compartments and textiles to tell them apart. I was also thinking of a large magnified mirror attached to the box on a hinge so it could swing up and down. Your thoughts/improvements would be greatly appreciated. 
Many thanks,
Barney
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community champion Posts: 6,987 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi @Barney42
    Welcome to the community! This sounds like a great idea, I am visually impaired. I am trying to think of suggestions but I will get back to you on that. Just wanted to welcome you and ensure you that you're post had not gone unnoticed! :)
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  • Barney42Barney42 Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thanks for your reply I appreciate it. Will stay in touch thanks :smile:
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  • Ami2301Ami2301 Community champion Posts: 6,987 Disability Gamechanger
    Hi Barney
    I think using different textures is a brilliant idea. Mirror would be very handy too. I'm just struggling to think of a suggestion for necklaces as they easily get tangled up
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  • Barney42Barney42 Member Posts: 3 Listener
    Thanks I can imagine that necklaces would be a problem. I'm struggling to think of a suitable solution at the moment but I will get on it! :smile: Our project is all about an iterative design process which means we have to constantly improve our designs. This will be a great improvement once I think of a solution. Thanks for your reply it is much appreciated :smiley:
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  • Tom123Tom123 Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Hi, I think this is a great idea, and would love to see it in action. I think this will help a lot of people gl :)
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