Designed for Visual Snow Syndrome & Dyslexia

because every brain reads differently..

Haunani

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the problem

For people with Visual Snow Syndrome, dyslexia, and similar conditions, standard white screens cause contrast glare and eye strain that makes reading genuinely painful. It's not a niche issue, it affects millions, and almost nothing has been built for them.

what we’re doing

We're researching how different background colours affect the reading comfort and speed of patients with visual snow syndrome. We also want to open this up to anyone with dyslexia or those who are curious

why

Having been diagnosed with Visual Snow Syndrome at 15, I struggled to read and write on white paper and used blue paper for much of my GCSE's and A Levels. This was impractical yet I never related to current options available on the market. Thus, our aim is to design from a first hand perspective

community resource

Made in collaboration with the Visual Snow Initiative

This is a short, simple experiment anyone can take part in. Your results contribute directly to research that could shape how we design digital reading experiences for people who've been overlooked.

Visual Snow Syndrome Dyslexia Open to all

How does background colour affect your reading?

This short resource explores whether coloured backgrounds improve reading comfort and accuracy — particularly for people with Visual Snow Syndrome or dyslexia, though anyone is welcome to take part.

You'll be asked to rank colour preferences, read three short passages, and answer a few quick questions. The whole thing takes around 5–8 minutes.

Please note: This resource is not medical research and is not a diagnostic tool. We are not medical professionals. If you have concerns about your vision, reading, or any related symptoms, please speak to your healthcare provider.

By continuing, you agree that your responses and results may be collected and used by our team for research and product development purposes. Participation is entirely voluntary.

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