Degree Show 2025

The extended project- ‘Touchscape’ translates colour gradient patterns into three-dimensional tactile media, supporting wearers with visual impairments to perceive colour and patterns, fostering inclusive interaction. Inspired by Assa Ashuach’s Pelt Origami footwear, it experiments with 2D and 3d elements to explore pattern-structure transformation. By adjusting geometric pattern parameters, four tactile geometries—square, triangle, rectangle, and circle—translate visual graphics into tactile media. Sustainable materials like PHA bioplastic with tea leaves, coffee grounds, and orange peels were used. Experiments in two studios aligned printing parameters and motifs across various fabric types, including perforated, compact, and printed surfaces. The project explored tactile geometric samples balancing visual and tactile perceptions, categorised into tactile-focused and combined tactile-visual designs. The project developed responsible design by prioritising inclusivity and using sustainable, bio-based materials in production.