| Title |
Urban Park Design Model for the Blind and the Partially Sighted |
| Authors |
이연주(Lee, Yeonju) ; 김영민(Kim, Youngmin) |
| DOI |
https://doi.org/10.38195/judik.2023.08.24.4.5 |
| Keywords |
시각장애인; 공원설계; 점자블록; 유니버설 디자인; 보라매공원 Blind; Park Design; Braille Blocks; Universal Design; Boramae Park |
| Abstract |
While recent the interest in Universal Design has grown significantly, public spaces still lack sufficient consideration for the blind and partially sighted. This study aims to enhance park accessibility for the blind by proposing specific design elements and alternatives. The existing design guidelines for the blind were examined through literature review, and the actual needs of the blind in park use were investigated through the in-depth interview. Based on the empirical data, six design elements were identified and applied across seven design categories. The initial design model was proposed in the virtual site. Afterward the design model was revised through the second interview to review the initial proposal. For the final step. the revised design model was applied to the actual site in Boramae Park. The research found three main considerations in designing parks for the blind. First, the necessary elements, such as the braille block, should not be modified or eliminated. Second, the design elements for the blind should be applied at the early stage of park planning on the condition of not causing inconvenience to the non-blind. Third, multi-sensory design methods can improve the normal park users’ experience as well as that of the blind. |