Brailled

“I believe that if we think about how we can make this world more accessible, the world will be a better place for everyone”.

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“Brailled” prototype. Photo credits: FabLab Budapest.

In the summer of 2020, I responded to Distributed Design’s open call for projects through FabLab Budapest. I was eager to obtain hands-on experience in inclusive design and learn about building well-being products. Since the topic of eye health is deeply personal for me, I decided to contribute with an open-source project that would make learning Braille more accessible.

A detailed structure of “Brailled“. Photo credits: FabLab Budapest.

Although the initial prototype underwent many changes, thanks to the excellent mentoring and assistance I received at FabLab Budapest, it turned out to be very simple, yet interactive. The tool includes the printed and tactile English Braille Alphabet, as well as an interactive part that allows learners to copy each letter with six dot-like elements. The main plate of the object is made with a laser cutter, on which the graphic elements are placed with an UV printer; the “knobs” are 3D-printed, each with a magnet inside.

UV printing of the prototype. Photo credits: FabLab Budapest.