# Clever Tactile Notations The 'Braille Stapler' is a User-Friendly Gadget for the Blind By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-09-29 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-stapler References: [walyou](http://www.walyou.com/blog/2010/09/28/braille-stapler-combines-braille-board-and-braille-printer/) & [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/braille-staple-revolutionizes-the-way-deaf-blind-communicate-with-the-world/) [Tactile reading](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-nails) has just been made a lot more accessible with the 'Braille Stapler,' developed by a team of Korean designers. Together Park Mihyang, Dong Won Jang, Bae Jungmin and Lee Hansub have made a visually-impaired-friendly gadget, the smallest of its kind, as a brilliant hybrid of a [braille board](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aedo-collection) and a braille printer. Small enough to fit in your palm, the 'Braille Stapler' has six buttons that perform all of its functions including "space" and "insert." Marketed as extremely easy to learn, this pocket-sized implement is one-up on a "[sticky note](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/note-clip)" for the blind. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Accessible Tactile Reading:** The Braille Stapler gadget showcases the potential for developing other innovative and accessible tactile reading tools. - **Hybrid Gadget:** Designing a gadget that merges two or more tools can lead to the discovery of new and useful devices for different purposes. - **User-friendly Devices for the Visually-impaired:** There is a growing market for user-friendly devices designed for the visually-impaired that can support independent living and productivity. ### Where This Applies - **Assistive Technology:** The Braille Stapler gadget is a potential game-changer in the assistive technology industry. - **Printing and Stationery:** Companies within the printing and stationery industry can capitalize on the growing demand for innovative tactile reading devices like the Braille Stapler. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can expand their offering of user-friendly and accessible devices with similar features to the Braille Stapler. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Miniature Braille Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tdot-braille-keyboard.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Manual Braille Label Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sakshar-braille.md) - [Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot-printer.md) - [On-Demand Braille Label Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nemonic-dot.md) - [Redefined Braille E-Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotary-device.md) - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md)