3D printed tactile picture books for children with visual impairments: a design probe
Proceedings of the 2014 conference on Interaction design and children, 2014•dl.acm.org
Young children with visual impairments greatly benefit from tactile graphics (illustrations,
images, puzzles, objects) during their learning processes. In this paper we present insight
about using a 3D printed tactile picture book as a design probe. This has allowed us to
identify and engage stakeholders in our research on improving the technical and human
processes required for creating 3D printed tactile pictures, and cultivate a community of
practice around these processes. We also contribute insight about how our inperson and …
images, puzzles, objects) during their learning processes. In this paper we present insight
about using a 3D printed tactile picture book as a design probe. This has allowed us to
identify and engage stakeholders in our research on improving the technical and human
processes required for creating 3D printed tactile pictures, and cultivate a community of
practice around these processes. We also contribute insight about how our inperson and …
Young children with visual impairments greatly benefit from tactile graphics (illustrations, images, puzzles, objects) during their learning processes. In this paper we present insight about using a 3D printed tactile picture book as a design probe. This has allowed us to identify and engage stakeholders in our research on improving the technical and human processes required for creating 3D printed tactile pictures, and cultivate a community of practice around these processes. We also contribute insight about how our inperson and digital methods of interacting with teachers, parents, and other professionals dedicated to supporting children with visual impairments contributes to research practices.