SightWalks by Grey Peru and Cemento Sol

In Peru, visual impairment is the primary disability. Despite this, only a few districts in Lima have tactile tiles, which are a universal system for guiding and alerting blind individuals on streets. This existing system is insufficient to meet their needs.

Sol, a leading Peruvian cement brand, and the District of Miraflores, in collaboration with organizations for the blind, developed 'SightWalks'. This new system aims to empower visually impaired individuals to independently find the places they need. It utilizes a design where a horizontal line instructs users to count subsequent lines to decipher directions.

The 'SightWalks' system has been implemented across the city, and people have been educated on how to use it, significantly improving their lives. The project emphasizes its accessibility by making all information open source, encouraging other cities to adopt and implement this innovative solution.