This Company 3D-Prints Old Photos So The Blind Can Relive Their Memories

‘Touchable Memories’ is a social project that 3D-prints old photos for the blind so they can touch, feel and relive their cherished moments like never before. Think of it as Braille for photos.

Developed by Spanish creative agency LOLA for Singapore-based Pirate3D Printers, the purpose of this experiment is to show how technology and 3D printing can be used to make an impact in people’s lives. Check it out below.

Photograph of two siblings

Cover of a blind musician’s album

A family’s ski trip photos

Father and son

Movie set 3D-printed for blind director of photography

People’s reactions

Watch more in this video

Like it says towards the end of the clip, “Technology is just a tool, people give it a purpose”. Kudos to LOLA and Pirate3D for this innovative and empathetic campaign.

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