Silence tactile book (English text)

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Silence is a collection of poems that explore feelings and sensory experiences in vivid detail. Each poem stands alone as an independent sentence, yet together they weave a narrative that is both personal and universal. This book of poetry offers a unique reading experience that transcends visual boundaries, allowing both sighted and blind individuals to engage with the material on their own terms. The book features a sturdy cover, back cover, and sheet inserts, each page illustrated in two alphabets, with descriptive text in Braille just below the images. This tactile communication ensures that readers of all abilities can fully appreciate the content. The 14 pages are carefully designed to provide an immersive experience, with every detail considered to facilitate understanding. To print this remarkable book, I employed a Witbox 2 printer, using a layer height of 0.2 to maintain a slim profile and minimize printing time. The optimal temperature for this process was determined to be 235 degrees, which strikes a balance between stability and homogeneity. After printing, the pages were carefully prepared for binding. Each page features a bridge and five holes, allowing for flexible folding and easy assembly. This innovative design enables readers to create their own booklets using the DIY (do it yourself) method, making it accessible anywhere in the world at an affordable price. The versatile layout also invites multiple possibilities for bindings. The material used for this project is flexible filament, renowned for its elasticity and comfort to the touch. The page dimensions were carefully chosen to accommodate the medium area of current 3D printers. I was fortunate to collaborate with ONCE (National Organization of Spanish Blind), who provided invaluable advice on Braille, allowed me to test the book, and validated its accessibility for blind readers. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to ONCE, Néstor, and Paula for their unwavering support throughout this project.