2023 / Conceptual (design Only Or Prototype) / Automotive & Transport Product Design / Professional

MAGAMATE

• Prizes
  Winner in CONCEPTUAL (Design only or Prototype)/Automotive & Transport Product Design
• Company
  School of Design at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
• Lead Designer
  Wai Dik AU, Yi-Teng Shih
• Project Link
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When creating products for visually impaired individuals, their emotional needs are often overlooked. Research has shown that having a companion such as dogs can help reduce negative emotions.

MAGAMATE is an innovative solution that enhances the independence and quality of life for visually impaired individuals in Hong Kong and beyond. MAGAMATE is a handheld device for the visually impaired that acts as a companion which guides them as they explore the world around them. With the lack of guide dogs in Hong Kong, MAGAMATE is not intended to replace but serves as a temporary substitute.

Other prizes
EPDA 2019, EPDA 2020, EPDA 2021, EPDA 2022, EPDA 2023