Overview
What this work focused on
An accessibility-focused calculator project designed to help visually impaired students perform two-digit multiplication more efficiently.
Project / Assistive Technology
Braille Calculator Initiative
Working with a program supported by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, I helped design and refine a Braille-based calculator for students at the Beijing School for the Blind. The work combined interface simplification, software transmission improvements, testing with real users, and a broader lesson about how educational technology should support actual learning rather than only technical convenience.
Highlights
Key takeaways
Designed a calculator workflow to simplify two-digit multiplication for visually impaired students.
Improved software-side data transmission and iterated through user testing in real classroom settings.
Learned to think beyond the device itself and consider how tools fit into broader educational access.