WheelTrip
Empower Your Journey
Enable Your Adventure
THE CONTEXT
Background Research
It is estimated that there are more than 130 million people worldwide with a physical disability that requires the use of a wheelchair.
19% of the world transport systems do not provide any information about their accessibility status.
Understanding User Needs
Key Values
Need Area
STATEMENT OF NEED
As a long-term wheelchair user, I want to have a safe, convenient and engaging travel experience, so that I can have confidence to take solo travel adventures.
THE SOLUTION
WheelTrip
WheelTrip is a phygital system that combines a portable compass device, and a mobile app.
FEATURES
Travel Planning and Navigation
Emotion Recording
Obstacles Reporting
Emergency Alert
DEVICE PROTOTYPE
Version 1.0
Version 2.0
FINAL OUTPUT