# Tactile Teaching Pencils Feelor Touch the Color Pencils Help Blind Children Learn Different Hues By Meghan Young | Published 2009-10-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feelor-touch-the-color References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/10/27/when-colors-speak-for-kids/) Considering the fact that blindness usually (if not always) leads to other heightened senses, the Feelor Touch the Color pencils are ingenious. It takes this idea and runs with it, providing a—theoretically—easier way for [blind children to learn colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptive-art-tools). Designed by Noh Ji Hun, the Feelor Touch the Color [pencils feature object toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-sphere) that denote what color the pencil is. For instance, red is represented by an apple, yellow by a chick. Although seemingly simple and perfect for children, I do agree with [YankoDesign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceramic-cup) in that only experts in this field will be able to determine its success. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Enhanced Sensory Learning:** Feelor Touch the Color pencils utilize enhanced senses to help blind children learn colors. - **Inclusive Education Tools:** The development of tactile teaching pencils contributes to creating inclusive learning environments for visually impaired children. - **Accessible Design Solutions:** The Feelor Touch the Color pencils demonstrate the potential for accessible design solutions in educational materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The tactile teaching pencils have the potential to disrupt traditional teaching methods in the education industry. - **Assistive Technology:** The innovation in tactile learning tools opens up new opportunities for the assistive technology industry to develop inclusive products. - **Design:** The Feelor Touch the Color pencils represent an innovative approach in the design industry for creating accessible and inclusive products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibility-Friendly Tactile Educational Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brailledoodle.md) - [Engaging Braille Education Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-learning-device.md) - [Sculptural Writing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/experimental-pencils.md) - [Minimal Braille Learning Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartio-edu.md) - [Visual Impairment-Friendly Cooking Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptics-of-cooking.md) - [Braille-Integrated Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aedo-collection.md) - [Color Blindness-Detecting Children's Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-blindness-detection-book.md) - [Braille-Equipped Memo Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memo-device.md) - [Rugged Child-Friendly Braille Readers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vembi-hexis.md)