How many senses do you think you have?
summary
Claims that humans have far more than five senses, citing estimates from 9 to 53 senses and neurology-backed senses like proprioception, thermoception and equilibrioception, backed by numbers: ~33% of people experience sensory sensitivity, 35% of US adults over 40 show vestibular dysfunction (~69 million), and 89% of neurodivergent survey respondents report retail website accessibility issues. Practical fixes shown include Apple Watch haptics with opt-out, avoid autoplaying motion or sound, provide adjustable fonts, contrast and dark mode, and opt-in motion controls plus test with diverse sensory profiles.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Welcome
- 1:04Meet speakers Kaye Moors & Lizzie Hamblin
- 2:07Beyond five senses in design
- 9:03Exploring 53 human senses
- 13:27Neurological senses and overload
- 17:22Sensory-friendly websites
- 28:50Simplifying language
- 30:03Color in sensory design
- 34:05Neurodivergent user challenges
- 35:51Vestibular disorders in UI
- 38:43Migraines and digital design
- 40:09User testing importance
- 41:35Q&A
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