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The Enduring Physicality of Braille - A Journey Through Tactile Computing

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Watch a 12-minute conference talk from !!Con 2024 exploring how braille, a tactile writing system, continues to enrich modern computing experiences. Delve into three fascinating stories spanning three centuries that demonstrate how seemingly outdated features of braille have been innovatively adapted and given new purpose. Learn from speaker Santiago Gepigon III's perspective on the increasingly "flat" nature of modern computing interfaces and discover how braille offers a compelling alternative through its physical, tactile nature. Gain insights into how maintaining physical interaction in computing extends beyond just clicky keyboards, with braille serving as a prime example of enduring tactile interface design.

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It’s skeuomorphin’ time!! The enduring physicality of braille! - Santiago Gepigon III at !!Con 2024

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