AnachB.vor.at is a great ressource to plan a trip through the city of vienna. unfortunately, it is lacking in some aspects for people with special needs. for example, someone with an anxiety disorder might need a list of toilets available along the way, as toilets are a welcoming place to retreat in case you need a short break. blind people might need a catalog of audible »landmarks« to find their way; elderly might need an app that tell them the way without the need to interact with an overly complcated app.. ideally, such an app should be able to describe the way from A to B for all groups, for people with all kinds of typical or special needs.

this bachelor- or masterthesis should take the first steps in the creation of such an app. this starts with the collection of the needs of all kinds of people - i will provide the necessary contacts; the exploration of possible designs; the creation of prototypes (paper, wireframe, vertical, etc.) on various levels; the identification of the proper technology (web? mobile app? tablet app? public screen?); the implementation of a first prototype – how far this project gets will depend on the type of work (bachelor, master) and number of people are involved.

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