I plan on creating a touch test by using beads to form patterns and shapes, very similar to Braille – what the blind use to read by touching. The test will consist of different difficulty levels, the user will not be able to see what they are touching and they will also use their non-writing hand.
I am going to do this by using beads to create the patterns/shapes on cardboard. This will be done by using a needle and thread. To make sure the user cannot see what they are touching I am going to make a box with a lid and a gap in the side for the user to put their hand through. I will either use a shoe box or make a box out of wood. To create different difficulty levels I plan on adding distractions to the ‘Braille’. For example: I could sew the beads onto fluffy material.
The user will get to experience the feeling of only having their touch sense to rely on when trying to read something. As people our touch and sight seem to go hand in hand when doing particular tasks. The user will get a sense of what it is like to be blind.
It will be exciting for the user as it will test their ability to use only their touch and also because they will be trying their best to get every shape/pattern correct.
Our fingers are very sensitive to touch and it will be interesting to see how others do when testing this sense.
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