Australia
Nearly 80% of those who could benefit from wearing a hearing aid choose not to use one. This study, completed by an interdisciplinary team for the Vistorian Deaf Society in Melbourne, Australia addresses the social attitudes and other limitations of hearing aids which result in poor market penetration. Based on the principles of universal design, specific reccomendations are presented to improve the function and style of hearing aids. Additionally, the study recommends implementaion of assistive devices for the hearing.
- Read the Interactive Qualifying Project Report
- The students conducted a focus group asking for ideas for futuristic hearing aid designs. View sketches of some of the ideas:
Project Details
- Project Type: Interactive Qualifying Project
- Project Title: Content Suggestions for Universally Designed Hearing Aids
- Authors: Timothy Buck, Kerri George, Jeremy Turner, Nicholas Verlinden
- Project Center: Melbourne, Australia
- Project Sponsor: The Victorian Deaf Society
- Project Advisors: Paul Davis, Kevin Clements
Project Accolades
This project has been selected as a finalist for the 2006-2007 President’s Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) Awards. Read more.
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