The Importance of Accessibility in Art

Summary In this episode of Blind Level Tech, Evan and Kelvin interview Ted Tahquechi, a visually impaired artist and photographer. Ted shares his journey from working in the video game industry to becoming a travel photographer and creating tactile 3D prints. He discusses his process of using Photoshop to extract textures from his photographs and 3D printing them to create tactile art. Ted also talks about the importance of accessibility in art and his upcoming exhibitions. The hosts also share their favorite tech products and sandwiches of the week. Takeaways Ted Tahquechi shares his journey from working in the video game industry to becoming a visually impaired artist and photographer. He discusses his process of using Photoshop to extract textures from his photographs and 3D printing them to create tactile art. Ted emphasizes the importance of accessibility in art and his efforts to make his work inclusive for people with visual impairments. The hosts share their favorite tech products and sandwiches of the week. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 04:09 Transition to Travel and Photography 08:09 Exploring Tactile Art with 3D Printing 14:04 Choosing the Right 3D Printer and Filament 24:45 Making Art Accessible with Tactile QR Codes 28:25 Favorite Tech Products 31:50 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Thank you for listening to this episode of BLT. If you have questions for Evan or Kelvin give us a call at (720) 712-8856 or email us at [email protected]. We can't wait to hear from you! ★ Support this podcast ★