The Brief

I have created the following mock brief to help channel my creative work into a more graphic representation.

Background

Visual impairments and accessibility issues are often overlooked in society yet they affect millions of people worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, at least 2.2 billion people have a vision impairment or blindness with 1 billion cases being preventable or treatable. Furthermore, poor signage, and inaccessible transport systems can create significant barriers for people with visual impairments.

Objective

The objective of this design brief is to create a variety of graphic outputs that raises awareness of different forms of visual impairments and accessibility issues in the real world. The aim is to educate the public about the challenges faced by people with visual impairments and to promote inclusivity and accessibility.

Target Audience

The target audience for this design brief is the general public, with a particular focus on decision-makers in public spaces, transport providers, and businesses.

Design Output

You are tasked with designing a graphic output that seeks to engage with the target audience and raise awareness of visual impairments and accessibility issues. Your design output might be along the lines of:

  • Infographics that explain different forms of visual impairments, their causes, symptoms, and prevalence.
  • Posters that highlight accessibility issues in the real world, such as poor signage and the London tube map.
  • Social media graphics that promote inclusivity and accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Your design output should be visually engaging, easy to understand, and thought-provoking. It should encourage the public to take action to improve accessibility for people with visual impairments.

Design Thinking and Process

Your design thinking and process should be clearly documented and presented as part of your submission. This might include research, sketches, drafts, and prototypes. We want to see your design thinking and how you arrived at your final design output.

Considerations

  • Accessibility: Your design output should be accessible to people with visual impairments. Consider using large text, high contrast colors, and tactile elements.
  • Cultural and language barriers: Your design output should be able to overcome cultural and language barriers. Consider using simple language, universal symbols, and clear instructions.
  • Tone of voice: Your design output should be informative, empathetic, and empowering.