Tactile maps
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Published on February 03, 2010
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I saw this map at the Chicago Botanic Garden last fall. It’s pleasing to look at and touch. But I think words could add to its interest and give a sighted member of a group something to read aloud. I wonder if others have examples of tactile maps to share here?
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Tactile map with written labeling
by Wendy Pollock - February 03, 2010
This one has labeling, so sighted people - and groups - might get more out of it than a map that's only tactile. This is in the Coastal Ma...
Tactile maps in the sun
by Kemper Barkhurst - February 05, 2010
It looks like a lot of these are cast in metal for durability. I wonder how often does this go into consideration for placement in shade f...
Keep it simple, please
by Nigel Briggs - February 10, 2010
Why add features? This happens all the time in design reviews and almost always leads to mediocrity. It seems to me that the map is useful, and elegant, as it is.
Adding this to my "bag-o-tricks"
by Dave Stroud - February 16, 2010
I am keeping this in mind for future projects! I have not noticed this type of map beforere, but I bet I have seen them. Thanks for pointing it out.
speaking of feature creep...
by Dave Stroud - February 16, 2010
The comment above about design reviews reminded me of this video.