‘Silence’ the first book 3D printed with Filaflex
Silence: The First Tactile Book 3D Printed with Filaflex
In celebration of World Sight Day, we present 'Silence', an innovative tactile book that combines art, technology, and accessibility. Created by Jennifer Martín-Lorente in collaboration with O.N.C.E., this groundbreaking project demonstrates how 3D printing can democratize literature for everyone.
This unique book features Braille text and raised illustrations, making it accessible to both visually impaired and sighted readers. It's truly a book designed to be "felt" by everyone!
The Project
Silence: A tactile book combining 3D printing and accessibility
"It is a book of illustrated poetry taking advantage of the relief of 3D printing, to be able to read and touch, both for sighted and blind people, offering tactile communication for all".
Innovative Design
Detailed view of tactile illustrations
Braille text implementation
Full page layout with tactile elements
Technical Specifications
Printing Guidelines:
- Printing temperature: 235°C (range 230°C-240°C)
- Recommended slicer: Cura version 15.04.6
- Material: Filaflex flexible filament
- Special considerations for flat object printing
Close-up of tactile elements
Book binding details
Full spread layout
Project Impact
- Over 2,000 file downloads worldwide
- Featured at Public Festival Design exhibition, Matadero Madrid (2017)
- Included in Taschen's "Communicating through graphic design"
- Currently exhibited at PRINT 3D "Re-print the reality", Cosmo Caixa Barcelona
Download the files and learn more:
- Project website: tactilebook.net
- Download files: Thingiverse
