Accessible Packaging: A Study for Inclusive Models for Visual Impairment People

摘要

This paper presents the study of a accessible packaging proposal that is accessible according to the users requirements, to facilitate the handling, opening and identification of the product information in packaging for the people with visual impairment. For data collection method, we performed usability tests and interviews, with film. There was five volunteers participants: four blind and one with 5% visual acuity who handled five packages of food products. The methodological procedure was the GODP - Guidance for Project Development. The tests were performed on November, 2017 at the Laboratory of Ergonomics and Usability, Parana Federal University, Brazil. The results indicate difficulties in reading and opening the packages. Suggests creation a briefing with guidelines for the development of accessible packaging that provides greater efficient communication of the information in packaging for the visually impaired.