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From Pickles and Papyrus to Bats and Brains

bat tactile map

My life has been enriched by tactile experiences—and pickles—ever since I can remember. From the time I was a totally blind baby, my parents and the other adults in my life encouraged me to explore the world through my four senses. 

ELECTRONIC SKIN “E-DERMIS”

E-Dermis, prosthetic hand, designed by scientist at John Hopkins University

In order to restore a sense of normalcy to amputees, scientists at John Hopkins University are working on an electronic skin that allows the wearer to feel touch as well as pain.

The Senses: Design Beyond Vision

a prototype of the Dot Watch with touch sensors; Cotton candy dish made of 3D-printed sugar designed by Studio Rael Fratello; Curtain made from Bolon fibers by Studio Joseph for installation in upcoming exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision. Scroll down for more information about the exhibition.ALERTS: Long alternative text*Left to right, a prototype of the Dot Watch with touch sensors; Cotton candy dish made of 3D-printed sugar designed by Studio Rael Fratello; Curtain made from Bolon fibers by Studio Joseph for installation in upcoming exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision. Scroll down for more information about the exhibition.

Explore experimental works and practical solutions designed to inspire wonder and new ways of accessing our world. Wander through a scented snowstorm, play a furry instrument in a Tactile Orchestra, investigate the sonic properties of glass, and experience many more multisensory experiences from some of the world’s most creative thinkers, including Christopher Brosius, KunstLAB Arnhem, […]