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From groundbreaking projects to thought-provoking insights, our blog is where innovation comes to life. Explore the stories behind our work and the ideas shaping the future of tactile technology.

Designing with people who can’t see

Designing with people with visual impairments challenges us to rethink how we listen, adapt, and build tools that belong to their users. Here’s what co-designing TOMAT Navigator with visually impaired communities taught us about participatory...

The path to meaningful work is open

The path to meaningful work is open 2025-03-05 Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. You’re talented, capable, and eager to contribute—but lately, your work feels hollow. Maybe you’re grinding through soulless projects just to pad your...

Embodied technology: designing tools that honor our human nature

From the way we gesture while speaking to how we instinctively reach out to steady ourselves, our physicality shapes every interaction. Embodied technology leans into this reality, creating tools that align with—not fight against—our innate...

Affordances: the secret ingredient to designing technology that just makes sense

Imagine walking into a room and seeing a chair. Without thinking, you know you can sit on it. That’s an affordance in action—a design feature that intuitively communicates how something should be used...

Participatory design for and with people with cognitive impairments: tailoring collaboration for empowerment

Designing with individuals who have cognitive impairments—such as autism, ADHD, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), or intellectual disabilities—is not just about creating tools; it’s about fostering connection, understanding, and empowerment. No two cognitive profiles are the...

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