interactivism: spotted mobile phone app

Sp tted spot it share it

What is the problem?

A wide range of people experience difficulties accessing everyday goods, services & venues.

Motivation? •  Ageing population •  By 2033 23% of population will be 65+ & 5% will be 85+ •  10 million disabled people (5 million 65+) •  40% disabled people experienced access difficulties in last 12 months

What is it?

•  Free mobile phone app

•  Android •  Open source

How does it work? •  Share examples of good/bad design/access

•  People add photo and/or text description

•  Select category: Love, Hate, Spotted

•  Contribution sent to website

Who is it for? •  Older people

•  People living with disabilities

•  Carers, friends & family

•  People with an interest in inclusive design

Proof of concept

This is Sheila…

•  Cerebral Palsy (CP) •  Mobility: crutches/wheelchair •  Loves: Wii •  Uses to play games, keep fit & internet •  Remote easy to hold & use •  Exercise while sitting down •  Access BBC iPlayer •  Shared on Enabled by Design

This is David…

•  Wheelchair user/epilepsy •  Hates: steps & crap access •  Visited museum •  Website info: “full access” •  Reality: stairs everywhere, no ramps & no lifts •  Shared on Go Genie