CARE: Cinema Access & Rendering for Everyone
“True accessibility is not a cosmetic patch; it restores autonomous cultural dignity for viewers with sensory disabilities. From physical space to digital interface, inclusive design is the digital extension of architecture's civic empathy.”
Adaptive Streaming for Hearing, Low-Vision & Cognitive Accessibility
Mainstream platforms like Netflix and Disney+ provide static captions and rigid audio descriptions. CARE re-architects media streaming with real-time contrast, speaker-colored captions, and look-ahead buffers to eliminate cognitive overwhelm.
DEREK LIU: DESIGN & UX LEAD ROLES
- Triple UI Design: Drew every core screen 3× for screen-reader, low-vision, & voice-only users
- Front-End Architecture: Led React + TypeScript development on Vite with Radix UI accessible primitives
- WCAG 2.2 AA Audit: Completed Deque University ARIA training, ensuring 100% keyboard & contrast compliance
- User Testing: Conducted participatory usability testing with low-vision and elderly testers
Look-Ahead Buffer & Colored Captions
Buffer prevents audio overrun. Real-time NLP caption simplification, contrast adaptation, and speaker-color identification.
Dynamic Verbosity & Balance
Adjustable speed, verbosity, and frequency balancing for audio descriptions with intelligent music-scene ducking.
Zero-Knowledge Privacy
Anonymized preference storage. Privacy summaries viewable within the app; export or delete data with a single tap.
Video Pitches & Accessibility Demonstration
Watch Team CARE's official competition pitch and live product walkthrough demonstration.
Team CARE Official Pitch Presentation (3:32)
Complete business model, technology architecture, and ethical social impact presentation.
CARE Product Walkthrough & WCAG Demo (1:00)
High-contrast theme adaptation, speaker-color subtitles, and voice navigation in action.
U.S. National Innovator Challenge Certificates
Project CARE was recognized with the Certificate of Excellence Winner and Finals National Nominee awards.
Independent Track: Awardee Winner
Awarded to Yuchen Liu for project CARE (Grades 9-12 band).
Live Finals: National Nominee
Demonstrated outstanding innovation at the live finals defense of NIC 2026.
National Track: Participation Proof
Official Certificate of Participation proudly supported by Contest Directors.
