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Bedroom Decoration fo Blind Boy of 10 (self.Blind)
submitted by SophW90
Hello everyone!
My name is Sofia and I am working on a short film as Set Designer and I have to dress the room of a blind boy of 10 years old and I would like to ask you few questions.
I did researches about home adjustments for helping people with visual impairment to live and walk around the house in a more comfortable way.
I read a lot about colour contrast, lighting to help focus on specific area, labeling and many other things but I have to admit I got a bit confuse as different articles said contrasting things. I reckon it depends on the amount of vision that is left.
I have few specific questions that might sound superfluous but because I need to dress the room that’s what I have to focus on and I would like to make it the more accurate possible and not just putting random stuff there.
So, sheer curtains or blackout curtains? I read contrasting opinions.
Would glow in the dark decoration be visible and enjoyable or would they be disorienting?
Same for fairy lights or decorative neon lights for example.
Should I put something to make the light switch easier to find? I read about dotted labels on the walls.
Would pattern on the curtains and bedding be disorienting or would just not be visible?
And should I put kids patterns even if not visible because the parents would probably buy patterned kids bedding anyway or would they buy plain ones instead?
I don’t want to be disrespectful in any way.
I was thinking maybe to use some textured fabrics and pillows.
Would you have a corner on the floor with toys or you would keep everything in boxes instead so not to be an hazard?
Would there be something on the walls or would they be kept empty because it’s a way of orientation?
Is there something that must be in the room?
Sorry for the long post.
I really care about making it accurate also because the actor is blind and I really would like him to feel comfortable in the space like at home.
Thank you very much and have a nice evening!
My name is Sofia and I am working on a short film as Set Designer and I have to dress the room of a blind boy of 10 years old and I would like to ask you few questions.
I did researches about home adjustments for helping people with visual impairment to live and walk around the house in a more comfortable way.
I read a lot about colour contrast, lighting to help focus on specific area, labeling and many other things but I have to admit I got a bit confuse as different articles said contrasting things. I reckon it depends on the amount of vision that is left.
I have few specific questions that might sound superfluous but because I need to dress the room that’s what I have to focus on and I would like to make it the more accurate possible and not just putting random stuff there.
So, sheer curtains or blackout curtains? I read contrasting opinions.
Would glow in the dark decoration be visible and enjoyable or would they be disorienting?
Same for fairy lights or decorative neon lights for example.
Should I put something to make the light switch easier to find? I read about dotted labels on the walls.
Would pattern on the curtains and bedding be disorienting or would just not be visible?
And should I put kids patterns even if not visible because the parents would probably buy patterned kids bedding anyway or would they buy plain ones instead?
I don’t want to be disrespectful in any way.
I was thinking maybe to use some textured fabrics and pillows.
Would you have a corner on the floor with toys or you would keep everything in boxes instead so not to be an hazard?
Would there be something on the walls or would they be kept empty because it’s a way of orientation?
Is there something that must be in the room?
Sorry for the long post.
I really care about making it accurate also because the actor is blind and I really would like him to feel comfortable in the space like at home.
Thank you very much and have a nice evening!
codeplaysleep 2 points 3y ago
I know this is a couple of days old, but if you're still looking for ideas, I have some thoughts.
With regards to decor/bedding, etc. If a kid is into a particular game, tv show, cartoon, etc. there's no reason to think they wouldn't have items in their room themed around that thing. Even if they're totally blind, it's still fun to know you have the cool Star Wars room or whatever - and your friends will still see it when they come over.
In fact, even as an adult, I take a lot of joy in collecting things that are relevant to my interests, even if I can't totally see them. I have a shadow-box display of some Apollo-era NASA items and I can't see it in detail, but love it. Everyone comments on it when they see it and I just really enjoy the knowledge that I have such a nice collector's piece. Plus, I still appreciate and enjoy the things about it that I can see.
With regards to decor/bedding, etc. If a kid is into a particular game, tv show, cartoon, etc. there's no reason to think they wouldn't have items in their room themed around that thing. Even if they're totally blind, it's still fun to know you have the cool Star Wars room or whatever - and your friends will still see it when they come over.
In fact, even as an adult, I take a lot of joy in collecting things that are relevant to my interests, even if I can't totally see them. I have a shadow-box display of some Apollo-era NASA items and I can't see it in detail, but love it. Everyone comments on it when they see it and I just really enjoy the knowledge that I have such a nice collector's piece. Plus, I still appreciate and enjoy the things about it that I can see.
SophW90 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you very much!
That’s good to know!
I was a bit confused because I didn’t want to be disrespectful putting something that is not visible by him but knowing it is enjoyable anyway is good.
Thank you very much.
Do you think glow in the dark decoration and neon lights would be enjoyable or would confuse his orientation?
Thank you very much again
That’s good to know!
I was a bit confused because I didn’t want to be disrespectful putting something that is not visible by him but knowing it is enjoyable anyway is good.
Thank you very much.
Do you think glow in the dark decoration and neon lights would be enjoyable or would confuse his orientation?
Thank you very much again
codeplaysleep 2 points 3y ago
I think I would opt for something like a cool lamp, instead. A neon sign could be cool, provided it's not something all over the room.
I'm told that glow-in-the-dark stuff exists, but I'm not sure I believe it. :P A lot of people with low vision see even worse in the dark. So if you had a kid that was into space or something, for instance, maybe I'd hang 3D stars from the ceiling, or on the wall that he could reach up and touch (again, probably only in one corner of the room).
It's his bedroom - he's going to learn his way around it super quick. You mainly don't have to worry about things being disorienting, just making sure they're not annoying with limited vision (e.g. maybe there's stars hanging from the ceiling, but not so long that he just walks into them - or there's accent lighting, but it's not so bright/abundant that it causes discomfort).
I'm told that glow-in-the-dark stuff exists, but I'm not sure I believe it. :P A lot of people with low vision see even worse in the dark. So if you had a kid that was into space or something, for instance, maybe I'd hang 3D stars from the ceiling, or on the wall that he could reach up and touch (again, probably only in one corner of the room).
It's his bedroom - he's going to learn his way around it super quick. You mainly don't have to worry about things being disorienting, just making sure they're not annoying with limited vision (e.g. maybe there's stars hanging from the ceiling, but not so long that he just walks into them - or there's accent lighting, but it's not so bright/abundant that it causes discomfort).
SophW90 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Oh thank you very much for your help!!!
Really thanks a lot!
Really thanks a lot!
SophW90 [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thank you very much!
That’s good to know!
I was a bit confused because I didn’t want to be disrespectful putting something that is not visible by him but knowing it is enjoyable anyway is good.
Thank you very much.
Do you think glow in the dark decoration and neon lights would be enjoyable or would confuse his orientation?
Thank you very much again
That’s good to know!
I was a bit confused because I didn’t want to be disrespectful putting something that is not visible by him but knowing it is enjoyable anyway is good.
Thank you very much.
Do you think glow in the dark decoration and neon lights would be enjoyable or would confuse his orientation?
Thank you very much again
BlueRock956 2 points 3y ago
hi, i work with a lot of children who are blind. Decorations usually depend on the children's cartoon prefrance, even if they cannot see the cartoon decoration. Organization is important, so having spaces for clothes, toys, and learning should be available.
oncenightvaler 2 points 3y ago
I think that lots of storage for toys and books is essential. Does the young man have good shelves in the room or is that something you could provide?
You said (and rightly) that the amount of light and colour in the room would largely depend on the sight of its occupant, so how much vision does the kid have?
You could get some cool 3D art to put on the walls, it should be easy to either make or find. I have two pieces myself or you could get someone to make a sculpture, but 3D painting or work on a canvas would probably be easier. (what i mean by 3D art is like a tactile raised drawing or some type of thing)
As to patterns on the bedding it does not matter much just whatever feels right to the kid, personally I would not want anything too childish, just something plain is my aesthetic.
My favourite room decoration was that growing up I had wallpaper with the names of ten classic books on it and a sailboat pattern.
You said (and rightly) that the amount of light and colour in the room would largely depend on the sight of its occupant, so how much vision does the kid have?
You could get some cool 3D art to put on the walls, it should be easy to either make or find. I have two pieces myself or you could get someone to make a sculpture, but 3D painting or work on a canvas would probably be easier. (what i mean by 3D art is like a tactile raised drawing or some type of thing)
As to patterns on the bedding it does not matter much just whatever feels right to the kid, personally I would not want anything too childish, just something plain is my aesthetic.
My favourite room decoration was that growing up I had wallpaper with the names of ten classic books on it and a sailboat pattern.
SophW90 [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Thank you very much for your answer.
I really appreciate it.
Could I ask a question? Was that wallpaper you mentioned 3D as well?
Thank you very much
I really appreciate it.
Could I ask a question? Was that wallpaper you mentioned 3D as well?
Thank you very much
oncenightvaler 3 points 3y ago
sadly it was not, but I copied out the list of books and then we framed some of it just because when I got my new wallpaper.
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