Kathryn J Lum

schoolUniversity Of Washingtonbar_chart#3921 Global Rank

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OPTIMISM: Enabling Collaborative Implementation of Domain-Specific Metaheuristic Optimization

For non-technical domain experts and designers it can be a substantial challenge to create designs that meet domain specific goals. This presents an opportunity to create specialized tools that produce optimized designs in the domain. However, implementing domain-specific optimization methods requires a rare combinat…

CHI '225th+ AuthorVisual Impairment Technologies (Screen Readers, Tactile Graphics, Braille) +2

Maptimizer: Using Optimization to Tailor Tactile Maps to Users Needs

Tactile maps can help people who are blind or have low-vision navigate and familiarize themselves with unfamiliar locations. Ideally, tactile maps can be customized to an individual's unique needs and abilities because of their limited space for representation. We present Maptimizer, a tool that generates tactile maps…

CHI '213rd AuthorSpecial Education Technology +1

Stitching Together the Experiences of Disabled Knitters

Knitting is a popular craft that can be used to create customized fabric objects such as household items, clothing and toys. Knitting is also a relaxing and calming exercise for many knitters. Little is known about how disabled knitters use and benefit from knitting, and what accessibility solutions and challenges the…

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