Some illustrations are best described with words, but others require tactile representation. Of primary
importance is the forethought that goes into the rendering of information to ensure accuracy and readability. Sight
absorbs images as a whole, while touch acquires information in pieces. Therefore, most drawings
or graphs must be carefully re-designed for reading with the fingertips.
A guiding principal in the design of raised-line drawings is simplicity. Any confusing detail
must be eliminated; less is more in this case. Our staff handles thousands of graphic images
every year. Their experience is critical to the success of the graphic. Appropriate symbols to
represent items such as rivers, boundaries, curves on a graph, and so forth must follow consistent
guidelines. Otherwise, the user would not be able to meaningfully interpret the information.
Each graphic we do is carefully constructed to be tactually readable.
See our tour page on tactile graphics
