"A Tactile Ruler Inspired by a Comb!"
Does a straight line have texture?
Does it have bumps, rhythm, or resistance?
We often think of a straight line as smooth — the shortest path between A and B.
But every line lives on a surface: wood, stone, glass — all textured. So, can a straight line have bumps, rhythm, resistance?
Inspired by that, I designed a ruler where each tactile “tooth” marks a unit of distance. It lets you feel the line — through your fingertips, through sound and touch. Originally designed for blind and low-vision users, this ruler turns measurement into a sensory experience.
It’s a straight line you don’t just see — you feel.
Tactile Design & For All
Studio Boey is a design studio focused on tactile, inclusive everyday objects. Our work starts from touch—how hands move, how the body senses, and how people interact with objects beyond vision.
By designing from the perspective of blind and visually impaired users, we aim to create products that work naturally for everyone. Not as special solutions, but as shared tools that feel intuitive, calm, and human in daily life.