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 advantages of 3D tactile maps
Tactile maps are, by design, three-dimensional, as they use raised surfaces to make a two-dimensional map touchable. However, traditional tactile maps elevate features just enough for them to be discernible by touch, while 3D maps go further by utilizing height and depth to convey richer, more intuitive information. This makes >3D tactile maps more effective..