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which can effectively help visually impaired baristas to complete the coffee making task more efficiently and safely, thus enhancing their independent operation ability and work experience. 6.2 Result of product design methods of coffee-making for visually impaired baristas The core of product design is \meet human needs. Sensory compensation design targets vulnerable groups such as people with disabilities and the elderly. It enhances the product's comprehensibility through feedback from vision, touch, hearing, and other senses, helping visually impaired users perceive their environment. (Norman, 2013) According to the theory of sensory compensation, in the case of impairment of the visual sense, other senses are enhanced to compensate for the absence of that sense. This theory plays an important role in guiding the design of coffee making tools for visually impaired baristas. A design approach to coffee making products for visually impaired baristas needs to take into account the needs for differentiation, orientation and control that they encounter in their work. The application of sensory compensation to the product through the case study can be summarized as shape feedback, color feedback, auditory feedback, tactile feedback and physical structure. In the design of coffee brewing products for visually impaired baristas, the design method can be summarized into three aspects: 1) Clear product feedback, 2) Ease of use, 3) Multisensory feedback. The design solution should fully incorporate the operational pain points of visually impaired baristas in different production processes. According to the different problems, the designer should find the corresponding sensory compensations to reduce the difficulties and uncertainties in the process of coffee making for the visually impaired baristas.7. Discussion Based on observations and interviews with visually impaired baristas in real work environments, this study found that they face three core needs when using coffee-making tools: differentiation, positioning, and control. The product usage needs of visually impaired individuals in this study further validate the importance of multi-sensory compensation strategies in their daily operations, as supported by previous research on visually impaired product design. However, existing equipment is still primarily designed for sighted individuals and lacks targeted accessibility optimizations. This study explores the principles and design methods applicable to product design for visually impaired baristas. In the early stages of product design, different user groups should be considered to ensure equipment accessibility. For example, buttons with tactile markings can be suitable for visually impaired individuals while also enhancing the experience for all users. In summary, design not only meets the practical needs of users, but also helps to create a fairer environment for coffee making. Future product design on making tools for visually impaired baristas could explore other features at other stages to further enhance the user experience.- 108 -