Mailing list OP
OP = Orthogonal Projection
Orthogonal Projection (OP) is the basic 'code' for making and reading tactile images explaining 3D-objects or concepts - a relatively young 'discipline'. OP stimulates spatial thinking, a prerequisite for understanding tactile images with perspective.
Let me stress here that accompanying explanation is indispensable. The tactile image can be:
a. a tactile support for an explanation (that remains vague without tactile support).
b. designed to clarify a concept or 3D-subject (object, thing, being, model - etc.).Why this list?
There are many questions that need further research, but also: we - experts - should learn from each others experiences, experiments, failures and good practices. The ones that are published and maybe especially the ones that are not published.
For as we found on the Tactile Reading Congress 2025 a lot of great initiatives and materials are being and have been developed all over the world. Would cooperation and exchange at an earlier stage have led to prevent 'double work' or have improved the outcomes? We all felt we should meet more often.
Unfortunately these congresses are rare (and expensive). That is why at the Table Talk Orthogonal Projection a group of experts agreed to set up a mailing list to keep contact. Discussion and exchanging tips enhance expertise and are at the basis of future initiatives, projects and cooperation.
What (not) to post
If you want to post attachments, please send them to me directly (info@handssee.eu). This is to keep the list safe and ensure attachments can be found back later OP-INFO?
possible topics
- How do we apply orthogonal projection in tactile images, how do we explain or teach it to different groups in different situations, defined by age, vision and setting?
- What helped blind readers of tactile images in specific situations - and why/how?
- What did NOT work in a specific situation and why?
- Do you want to share and get feedback on materials you are developing or working with?
- Are you looking for partners for projects or for developing or testing or publishing materials?
- Are you looking for partners or testers for research?
- ...
TIP: use anecdotes and specific examples: that is what people remember!
What if this gets too big?
Well, we can make a wiki, or ask the Tactile Media Alliance to file our documents and/or information.