#tactilebook

This assignment comes in two parts. You will first make a tactile book (or page) and then you will write instructions for others in the public how-to forum, Instructables.

For this assignment, you will create a tactile picture book for non-sighted individuals. It can be an adaptation or an original work. (See inspiration from Girls Tech Camp https://twitter.com/ShannonbMarie/status/1025037336034385920 and https://tactilepicturebooks.org/ Consider what visuals would be compelling in three dimensions and feel free to collaborate.

You will then write a complete, detailed, step-by-step instruction manual on how to prototype, design, and 3D print (or use other materials to create) your tactile book. Provide your reader with photos, screenshots, videos, links, alongside your text. Create headings for the major steps and write in numbered lists within the steps in the imperative mood. It is also ok to add narrative or brainstorming exposition to the introduction, and offer encouraging tips throughout. See previous student example (https://www.instructables.com/id/3-D-Print-a-Name-Tag-for-Your-Pet/) Consider using free, open access tools and telling your readers which software/hardware you used.

Brainstorming with free association words, researching what already exists, and locating what gaps are evident will help you identify how you can intervene and add something of value (entertaining, informative, etc.). Sketching or using playdoh are great first steps to visualize what’s in your head. Design the 3D model (I recommend software like Tinkercad or OpenSCAD). Take screenshots. 3D print your design with PLA filament (Printrbot Plays are free to check out with free filament, or you can pay $3.00+ for Marston Science Library to print your project). Take video or photos. Create an Instructables account. (Educational Free Pro Membership) Write a how-to step-by-step guide and save it to share with the online Instructables community. Post the Instructables link to Tumblr. Post the Tumblr permalink to Canvas.