The blind painter John Bramblitt discovered the ability to paint by identifying differences in the textures of color paints. He used “haptic visualization” as a means for seeing based on touch. Similar ideas were useful in developing the textures. Players can “see” their location on the cube by touch.

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For our team, new discoveries were made with the laser engraver. We discovered that a laser engraver was capable of such varied, dimensional textures.

Due to the laser engraving method, the wood also developed the appearance of a glazed finish. The laser engraving also created a warm wood scent that lasted for days after engraving.