LC Sign Launches The Touchpoint Initiative

LC Sign (Quangzhou, China) has launched The Touchpoint Initiative by donating 631 custom braille signs to Qiming School for visually impaired students, according to a press release.

The planning team began by mapping student movement patterns across teaching blocks, dormitories and administrative buildings. Their main challenge was balancing tactile clarity with long-term durability, as traditional braille tapes are prone to peeling and lack the precision needed for high-frequency use. The company then developed prototypes in stainless steel and acrylic, eventually choosing 3mm high-contrast acrylic for its warmth and tactile feedback following testing with students. The team then used 3D printing to create hemispherical braille dots with a height controlled at 0.5mm, implementing vibrant yellow borders for white-walled areas. All signs were installed at 3.6 ft. on the handle side of every door, creating an intuitive safety corridor for students.

The wayfinding system has positively influenced user behavior. “The most noticeable change is the pace. Students are moving faster now. Their touch is decisive — they hit the sign, confirm the location and move forward immediately. This transition from ‘trial and error’ to ‘certainty’ proves the infrastructure is working,” a Qiming School faculty member is quoted in the release.

“We aren’t just manufacturing hardware; we are building pathways to independence,” Anne L., CEO of LC Sign, is also quoted in the release. “By sharing our 3D-tactile standards and human-centered engineering, we aim to help our global partners integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) goals into every physical touchpoint of their brands.”

For more information, visit lcsign.com.