NewWorkTech

For a scene-by-scene description and visual interpretation of the NewWorkTech introductory video, please expand the text menu below.  Opening scene: The video starts with Professor Maija Hirvonen speaking to the camera: "What if the key to smarter work wasn’t just more technology… but different perspectives?". There is also a text in a small box with Maija's name, title (NewWorkTech project coordinator ) and place of employment (Tampere University). As she continues to speak, the camera zooms away from her, and on the screen appears a close-up view of a dark 3D geometric surface with raised rectangular blocks. Thin glowing lines of blue and orange light trace along the edges and between the shapes, creating a high-tech, futuristic appearance. Second scene: Maija's voice-over: The NewWorkTech project, funded by Horizon Europe, is reshaping how we think about work, inclusion, and innovation - by putting people with disabilities at the forefront. Video visual: Videos of people with different disabilities skillfully using computers, and tech tools. First is a young deaf male adult, who is using sign language to communicate during a video call. Then, it is a visually impaired male adult, working on a computer, as the camera zooms in on his hands using using a refreshable Braille display, a silver device with small buttons and controls, positioned in front of a computer keyboard. Third scene: Maija's voice-over: By carrying out high-impact research on how individuals with disabilities - often pioneers in tech use - interact with digital tools, NewWorkTech will design smarter, more ethical ways to enhance the work-related capacities of all. Video visual: Three circles with a neon outline come up on screen. In each of the circles, there is a different video playing. In the circle to the far left, the video shows a computer screen with an AI tool that is reading out the text on the screen. In the middle circle, there is a young man testing out virtual reality glasses, while a young female is recording his experience on a computer. In the far right circle, it is a video of a young deaf female using sign language to explain to her male colleague how she uses different computer tools. On top of the circles, there is a written text 'From the Margins to the Masses', which is part of the NewWorkTech project title. All the circles are connected by blue-colored lines. The circles and lines are a representation of the NewWorkTech logo, which uses the same elements. Next, two other circles replace the previous ones, with one circle around the text 'NewWorkTech Design Smarter', and the other around the text 'More Ethical Ways', emphasising the phrases at the same that as they are said by Maija. Fourth scene: Maija's voice-over: We will apply our knowledge to initiate a new user experience method, helping developers create more inclusive technology. Video visual: The NewWorkTech logo continues to be 'built', with 4 new circles showing up on screen. The small circle in the middle is blank. The circle below it shows a video of a laptop screen with a coding programme on it, and you can see hands typing on the keyboard. The above circle has a video of a young programmer looking at an I-pad, with sticky notes and diagrams on a large window in front of him. The circle to the far right shows a team of people with laptops and notebooks planning and discussing something together. Fifth scene: Maija's voice-over: Project partners will enhance existing apps for professional use, building powerful accessibility tools for the workplace. Video visual: A large smartphone appears, with the Be My Eyes phone app opened on it. Different features of the App are shown on the phone, such as the Stories and Blog section, and an image of jeans that has been uploaded by a user. Sixth scene: Maija's voice-over: And by ensuring our insights are widely-disseminated, we will promote employment as a pathway to independent, equal lives. Video visual: More of the project logo lines and circles are displayed. Within the 3 different circles, there are the words 'Capability', 'Inclusion', and 'Innovation'. Closing scenes: Maija's voice-over: This isn’t just about assistance - it’s about advancing ability. Video visual: The full project logo is displayed, with all the circles and lines from the previous scenes coming together. The logo is of blue horizontal lines that intersect each other and connect to a hexagon. The corners of each side of the hexagon are connected with a circle. On the left bottom part of the whole shape, the project title - NewWorkTech - is written out. Maija's voice-over: For people with disabilities, and for the future of work. Video visual: Underneath the project logo, 3 more circles, with neon outlining, come up on screen. In the far left circle, there is a video of the same young deaf male adult as in the beginning, using sign language during a video call. In the middle circle, there is a young male office employee in a wheelchair, talking to one female and one male colleague who are standing on each of his sides. In the far right circle, there is a young girl with Down syndrome smiling and giving high-five to her female educator. At the very end, all project partner logos are displayed on the screen. In the first row, at the very top center of the screen, is the Tampere University logo. On the second row, from left to right, it is the Warwick University logo, University of Oulu logo, and University of Copenhagen logo. On the third row, from left to right, it is the The Danish Institute for Visual Impairment IBOS logo, the European Platform for Rehabilitation logo, and the Italian Down Syndrome Association logo. On the last, fourth row, from left to right, it is the The National Research Council of Italy logo, the Be My Eyes logo, and the Autism Foundation Finland logo. All logos fade out, and the following European Commission disclaimer comes up: "The European Commission's support for the production of this video does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein." Above the text, there is the 'Funded by the European Union' logo. The European Commission logo and disclaimer text fade out, and the NewWorkTech project website address is displayed - www.newworktech.eu. End of video.