tactile studio

Tactile Studio is an international design agency that has specialized for over 10 years in the development and realization of inclusive and barrier-free experiences for museums and cultural institutions. Founded in Paris by an interdisciplinary group consisting of a cultural mediator, a graphic designer, and two digital craftsmen, the company is headquartered in Berlin with additional offices in Paris, London, and Montréal.

Tactile Studio designs and produces multisensory tours and exhibits that engage all the senses – touch, smell, hearing, and sight. Their work includes graphic representations, exhibition elements, and educational tools that are always intuitively and user-oriented. Through close collaboration with the sister company WAM – We Are Makers – the practical realization of the inclusive concepts is ensured[1][2][5].

The main mission of Tactile Studio is to promote cultural access for all target groups and to eliminate barriers of any kind. The company is committed to comprehensive inclusion by integrating educational elements and sensory diversity into its projects. The values of Tactile Studio are based on sensitivity, creativity, and high quality to enable an inclusive and barrier-free cultural experience[1][2].

Tactile Studio is committed to implementing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and collaborates with initiatives such as the Zero Project to promote a globally barrier-free environment. The company has received numerous awards for its inclusive and multisensory projects, including the Hessian State Prize for Universal Design and several Gold and Silver Awards at the Grands Prix du Design[1][3].

Tactile Studio works closely with self-help organizations such as the General Blind and Visually Impaired Association Berlin (ABSV) and offers training for inclusion consultants focusing on museums and cultural sites, which is supported by the EU and the state of Berlin. This training aims to equip participants with comprehensive concepts for eliminating barriers[1].

Through their innovative and inclusive work, Tactile Studio has established itself as a global leader in accessible and art-related design, significantly contributing to the improvement of quality of life and the built environment. Millions of visitors enjoy Tactile Studio's installations in the largest cultural institutions worldwide each year.

• 1 - https://tactilestudio.co/de/gruppe-tactile-agentur-design-inklusiv-barrierefreiheit-erlebnisse-multisensorisch-vermittlung-museum-kultur/
• 2 - https://tactilestudio.co/de/
• 3 - https://tactilestudio.co/de/auszeichnung-agentur-design-inklusiv-konzipierung-universell-rundgang-multisensorisch-beschilderung-barrierefrei-museum/
• 4 - https://tactilestudio.us
• 5 - https://www.xing.com/pages/tactilestudio