@inproceedings{72373630afcf4f8f8a2b54f8601a191b,
title = "Tactile aids for visually impaired graphical design education",
abstract = "In this demonstration, we describe our exploration in making graphic design theory accessible to a visually impaired student with the use of rapid prototyping tools. We created over 10 novel aids with the use of a laser cutter and 3D printer to demonstrate tangible examples of color theory, type face, web page layouts, and web design. These tactile aids were inexpensive and fabricated in a relatively small amount of time, suggesting the feasibility of our approach. The participant's feedback concluded an increased understanding of the class material and confirmed the potential of tactile aids and rapid prototyping in an educational environment.",
keywords = "3D printing, Graphics education, Rapid prototyping, Tactile aids, Visual aid, Visual graphics, Visually impaired",
author = "Samantha McDonald and Joshua Dutterer and Ali Abdolrahmani and Shaun Kane and Amy Hurst",
year = "2014",
month = oct,
day = "20",
doi = "10.1145/2661334.2661392",
language = "English (US)",
series = "ASSETS14 - Proceedings of the 16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility",
publisher = "Association for Computing Machinery",
pages = "275--276",
booktitle = "ASSETS14 - Proceedings of the 16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility",
note = "16th International ACM SIGACCESS Conference on Computers and Accessibility, ASSETS 2014 ; Conference date: 20-10-2014 Through 22-10-2014",
}