Tooteko
What is it?
Tooteko is a multidisciplinary consultancy for inclusive and digital museums. The company was born with the aim of improving the quality of life of people with visual disabilities, through the study, research, production and marketing of products and services based on digital technologies.
Tooteko makes use of information and communication technologies, of 3D printing, 3D scanning, video mapping, immersive, virtual and augmented reality. Their aim is to make the artistic heritage accessible to a wider audience, according to the principles of inclusive design.
Why is it important? / How can it help the professionals of the cultural sector?
This approach is important, because it explores the potential of an exhibition accessible to visually impaired visitors, and also to all other visitors.
The devices created by Tooteko can be used and appreciated by visually impaired visitors, as well as general audience. By creating solution that works for both audiences, Tooteko does 2 things:
- Improves accessibility for people with visual disabilities, because they have access at the same content, rather than having different and dedicated devices. This approach favours the feeling of inclusion.
- Allows visitors without a visual disability to explore, experience and connect with art in a different and more interactive way, through tactile models, structures and forms.
Organisation/Individual name
Type of actor
Contact information
Deborah Tramentozzi, Davide Tosi, Serena Ruffato,Fabio d’Agnano, Gilda Lombardi, Elisabetha Facchinetti (info@tooteko.com)
Website / online presence
Geographic focus
Venice, Italy
Areas of expertise
Digital Technologies, (Tooteko comes from a master’s thesis in Digital Architecture at the IUAV University of Venice)
Projects and initiatives worth mentioning
The aim of the project is to improve the quality of life of people with visual disabilities, through the study, research, production and marketing of products and services based on digital technologies.
Collaborations and partnerships
ARM, Edison Pulse, Sifi, Geeli
Accessible technologies used
Ceramic and bronze reproductions; tactile panels in relief and 3D printing; audio information
Publications/resources worth mentioning
Recognition/ awards
Funding sources
In-house financing, private company
Membership in associations/networks
n/c
Training and capacity building
n/c
Languages of operation
English and Italian
Testimonials / impact stories / user feedback
“It seems like a dream, this is a church … I can see!”
Lucilla
“Tooteko has a tremendous potential as a tool for educating the blind and visually impaired kids”
Franco
“Tactile exploration engages all the senses, as my fingers run on the model”
Francesca