Feel The Hues - Unlocking Color Through the Senses
Team
05
Duration
3 Weeks
Contribution
Research, Conceptualization,
UI Design
Industry
EdTech
& Accessibility Design
Overview
Feel The Hues is an interactive book that translates the abstract concept of color into a tangible multisensory experience. By combining touch, smell, and sound, the book helps visually impaired children “feel” color, enhancing both their learning and emotional development.
Problem Statement
Blind children traditionally rely on descriptive language and metaphors to understand color. Such methods often fall short, leaving an essential part of their sensory experience unexplored. The project’s goal was to bridge this gap by engaging non‐visual senses to facilitate cognitive and emotional development.
Target Audience
Primary Audience
Blind children and educators in specialized schools.
Secondary Audience
Parents and caregivers of visually impaired children seeking innovative learning tools.
Primary Research
Interviews
Conducted with teachers in blind schools asking: “Do you teach colors?” and “How do you teach them?”
Insights
Educators expressed that while tactile objects help, they aren’t enough; multisensory tools (incorporating sound and scent) are needed.
Secondary Research
Reviewed studies on sensory learning, which show that multisensory experiences enhance cognitive development.
Analyzed existing assistive technologies (tactile graphics, audio descriptions, braille displays) and identified a market gap for comprehensive color education materials.
How Might We?
How might we transform abstract color concepts into a fun, multisensory experience that empowers blind children to explore and understand the world of colors?
Prototyping & Testing
Solution
Book Preview
Project Insights
Working on Feel The Hues deepened our appreciation for multisensory design in education. It taught us that synchronizing subtle UX details—like pairing specific textures with scents and audio—can transform abstract concepts into rich, memorable experiences. This project challenged us to balance user needs with technical innovation, ultimately creating an inclusive tool that empowers blind children to explore color in a whole new way.
