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Making navigation inclusive: the QR code you don't need to see | Oran McAllister

01 May 2025

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Your feedback matters to us - shape the future of Made For Us by taking our quick survey: https://bit.ly/madeforuspod---This week's episode:It's been called 'a phenomenal example of inclusive design' and it's spreading across subway stations, museums and supermarkets around the world.NaviLens is a new technology designed to help blind and partially sighted people navigate cities and indoor spaces by scanning a QR code with their phone. Unlike traditional QR codes, users don’t need to focus on the code or know its precise location.In this episode, we sit down with Oran McAllister, NaviLens’ Client Engagement Officer, to explore this new frontier in accessibility and how it can help people who are blind or low vision gain more independence.We also cover: NaviLens’ origins in Spain and how the technology has gained traction in over 100 countries, from the US to Australia Why major transport systems from London to Tokyo and brands like Kellogg’s and P&G are signing on How NaviLens makes grocery shopping more accessible for everyone, from tourists to people with autism Loved the episode? Leave us a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts and help more listeners discover the show!You might also like: 'I don't need fixing - the world does' Lucy Edwards on redefining disability 'No going back': lessons from P&G's product inclusion journey with Sam Latif---About Oran McAllisterOran McAllister is the Client Engagement Officer at NaviLens. Oran is tasked with developing new relationships and sustaining established partnerships with organisations, associations and users of NaviLens around the world. His passion in the pursuit of accessibility not only comes from his professional background but also stems from his personal experience.Learn more about NaviLens: https://www.navilens.com/en/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@NaviLensLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/navilens/Reach out to NaviLens: [email protected] ---Connect with Made for UsShow notes and transcripts: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/madeforuspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madeforuspodcast/ Newsletter: https://madeforuspodcast.beehiiv.com/

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Making navigation inclusive: the QR code you don't need to see | Oran McAllister

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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