Showing faces to blind people has been a challenge I have been trying to research and resolve for many years. When a face is transferred into a 2D or a 3D form and features are made so that the are enjoyable through a tactile experience, a lot is lost that is still available when looking..
The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia
I just returned from Philadelphia where I had an opportunity to attend an amazing tactile tour at the Museum of American Revolution. This exhibit overall talks to anyone, anywhere from kids who just hear about the revolution for the first time, or someone who is involved with US history. We toured the museum with the..
Accessible tactile 3D printed restroom maps
If you are blind, when you visit a restroom by default you will end up touching many more things than sighted people to find the same facilities. Wouldn’t it be great to minimize contact with things you wouldn’t need to touch in the first place? This is why I invented the accessible tactile 3D printed..
When 3D printing is preferrable to 2D tactile graphics
When supplying visual materials with braille books for the most part the use of tactile graphics is sufficient. However, there are many instances when providing 3D printed objects can enhance the understanding of the material. Even the Tactile Graphics Guidelines Mention 3-dimensional objects in the first sentence of the document: “Tactile graphics, in combination with..
Making 3D printed buildings accessible
When creating accessible 3D printed buildings for visually impaired people, the first thing that comes to mind is let’s make it small enough to handle, but large enough to feel the important details. But let’s expand on this a little bit, because in practice there is so much more complexity to it. (more…)
Braille Production Services announcement
Making Accessibility Tangible: Our New Braille Production Services announcement Launch May 1, 2025 At Even Grounds, accessibility isn’t an add-on — it’s at the heart of what we do. That’s why we are proud to announce the launch of our Braille Production Services, officially available starting May 1, 2025. What differentiates us from other similar..
Tactile Learning: The Role of 3D Printed Objects in Education for the Blind
From textbooks and graphical illustrations to screens, it is clear that visual aids have always held massive importance in the sphere of education. It is much more difficult for students who are visually impaired to access the same level of information as their counterparts. Learning tools such as embossed graphics or Braille materials provide some..
How Tactile Maps Help Blind People?
Tactile maps are a breakthrough that grants blind or visually impaired people an easy means to comprehend their surroundings. Designed with raised features and braille, these maps can skillfully bridge the gap between the navigation of sighted and non-sighted people, fostering accessibility and inclusivity. This article explores the benefits, applications, and impact of tactile maps..
Tactile Maps and Braille: Balancing Accessibility and Practicality
Creating accessible maps for individuals with visual impairments is a complex process. When designing tactile maps, we need to carefully consider how to best integrate braille to convey information effectively without sacrificing practicality and efficiency. This post explores the challenges and solutions involved in using braille on tactile maps, drawing from our design experience. (more…)
The life of Louis Braille through 3D printed buildings
Today is the birthday of Louis Braille, and in 2024 we also remembered that it has been 200 years that he invented the writing system that we call braille today. I was always interested in his life, what did it look like in practice, where did he live, what were the objects he used. Just..