Australian Designers Create Braille Jewellery Line
Jillian Glickman — October 21, 2009 — Fashion
References: cuprocking & harpersbazaar.au
Artist Andy Uprock used to roam the streets of Sydney, Australia putting up his poetry in Braille; in doing so, he created a form of graffiti for the blind. That is the inspiration behind his Braille jewellery collaboration with designers Milenka Osen and Georgie Swift of TMOD.
Each piece is inscribed with Braille script of Uprock’s poetry, and while the idea is to inspire wearers through the written word, the Braille jewellery is also meant to encourage an experience through feeling and touch.
Aside from being one of the most interesting lines of jewellery to hit the market lately, a percentage of sales go towards Vision Australia, so you can feel good about indulging in the latest accessory trend.
Fashion and Philanthropy, can you think of a better combination?
Each piece is inscribed with Braille script of Uprock’s poetry, and while the idea is to inspire wearers through the written word, the Braille jewellery is also meant to encourage an experience through feeling and touch.
Aside from being one of the most interesting lines of jewellery to hit the market lately, a percentage of sales go towards Vision Australia, so you can feel good about indulging in the latest accessory trend.
Fashion and Philanthropy, can you think of a better combination?
Trend Themes
1. Braille Jewellery - Opportunity for the fashion industry to embrace inclusivity and cater to the visually impaired market through innovative Braille-inscribed accessories.
2. Graffiti for the Blind - Disruptive innovation opportunity to create street art forms that incorporate Braille and provide a tactile experience for the visually impaired community.
3. Fashion & Philanthropy - Emerging trend of fashion brands collaborating with social causes to create accessories that make a positive impact.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - Fashion industry can explore innovative designs and materials to create Braille jewellery lines and cater to a wider consumer base.
2. Art - Art industry can embrace Braille graffiti as a new form of inclusive street art, allowing visually impaired individuals to experience art through touch.
3. Charitable Organizations - Charitable organizations can collaborate with fashion brands to create Braille jewellery collections and raise funds for visually impaired individuals.
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