The Texture Card features embossing on the paper so that users can perceive information by touch. All information has been converted into embossment, such as black being concave and red being convex. All production processes are made by hand, precisely and carefully, by Japanese craftsmanship. The cards are made with unique techniques to prevent signs from being exposed on the back. These features allow everyone to play equally without support, whether they are blind or unable to read braille—just like you.
Design Right Registered
German Design Award 2020 "Winner"
Exhibited at "Milan Design Week 2019" in Milan.
Collaborated with : NISSIN Co.,Ltd.
& WACOO Co.,Ltd.
Texture Card
WHY / context
No one would doubt that playing cards have remained popular for over a hundred years across the world. On the other hand, I believe that no one has noticed that they are still an incomplete gaming tool, particularly for blind people.
There are already many playing cards with braille on the market. However, the braille literacy rate in Japan is only around 10%, and in the rest of the world, it is likely even lower.
HOW / application
All signs and numbers have been converted into embossment using letterpress techniques, where black signs are concave and red signs are convex.
The Texture Card is made using unique techniques to conceal the signs from the other side.
All production processes are made by hand, precisely and carefully, by Japanese craftsmanship. Thanks to this unique feature, these cards achieve a higher recognition rate through touch than ever before.
WHAT / implementation
The "dictionary-style" package was designed so that it can be stored on a bookshelf as a decorative object. The simple and clear design of the spine, "♤♡♢♧", uniquely allows users to distinguish what it is.
