A seemingly simple idea could help blind or visually impaired people to locate the contents of their plate without being obliged to touch the food directly. Using different textures, like raised dots or dashes or a smooth surface to identify food groups like carbohydrates, protein or vegetables, a design student has created a collection of tactile tableware and linen to take the stress out of mealtimes. It’s stylish. It’s touch-friendly. And it can be used by everyone! Its name? Tact — a name that evokes what lies behind this tactile tableware collection designed to help blind and visually im…
