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The Secret Log of the Blind Astronaut

  • Fachvortrag
  • Accessibility
  • 27. May
  • 09:15 - 09:55 AM (CEST)
  • E.21 Event Space
  • Angel Petrov

    Angel Petrov

    • Access Drum

  • Kalina Boneva

    • Access Drum

Contents

In this insightful session, the first blind astronaut shares her experiences navigating the challenges of space exploration from a unique perspective. Through engaging anecdotes, she reveals the unexpected obstacles faced in daily tasks and how those hurdles sparked improvements in technology, procedures, and communication for the entire crew. This talk offers a fresh take on how accessibility drives innovation, showing how even small changes in documentation and design can lead to better efficiency, inclusivity, and clarity for all. It’s a powerful reminder that accessibility is a mission-critical aspect of any workflow, whether in space or on Earth.

Takeaways

  1. Accessibility Enhances Clarity and Usability.
  2. Small Adjustments Create Big Impact.
  3. Inclusive Design Drives Innovation.
  4. Effective Communication is Mission-Critical.
  5. Proactive Accessibility is Key.

Prior knowledge

General knowledge about design principles and documentation.

Speakers

Angel Petrov

Angel Petrov

  • Access Drum
Biography

I am a creative person who truly enjoys problem solving. After two decades of developer and management extensive, methodical and honest quality assurance trolling, I have become so toughen that I don't care about the correctness of stating your baby is ugly. And I don't care if it is ugly, I care about the steps to reproduce and might also throw a couple of facelift suggestions in the mix. The next time you see the sign "Beaware of the troll" keep calm and keep in mind it is not me, it's just my quality report. I have also done UX, Design Thinking coaching, quality and design basics trainings, workshop facilitation and countless documenting: plans, tests, bugs, mental disorders... (you reached your 600 char limit)

Kalina Boneva

  • Access Drum
Biography

I graduated with a master's degree in clinical psychology, but you won't see me behind a desk for too long. I like to combine non-standard challenges with professional ones – for me, bugs and caves have a lot in common: as long as you look, you'll always find something hidden.

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