Analysis of Tactile Elements of Braille Magazines in Egypt Allban Sherif Darwish1,*, Emara Ibrahim Helmy2,** 1Professor, Communication Technology and New Media, Department of Journalism, Cairo University, Giza-12613, Egypt 2Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Department of Media, Tanta University, Tanta, 31527, Egypt *Corresponding author email id: sherifallabban59@gmail.com
**doctor.omara@gmail.com
Online published on 22 May, 2017. Abstract This study was aimed at identifying the structure of magazines in braille, the fixed and non fixed elements. In addition, the researchers explored the methods used in presenting topics in these magazines. Further more, this study examined their layout and measured the effect of using the braille method on the success of these publications. Therefore, the researchers analysed six braille magazines: Al-mesbah (The Lamp), Donia Al-atfaal (Children's world), Helm (Dream), Enfrad (Exclusive), Watni Braille (My home is braille) and Al-noor & Al-hiah (Light and life). The findings showed that most of the Egyptian braille magazines are published on large paper size (30 cm × 26 cm). Moreover, it was found that most of braille magazines write the issue-related data, their administration in formation and contact details on their front pages. On the other hand, the results indicated that the three frequently used methods of packing are hardcover binding, glue and pins. This study showed that the letters printed in braille magazines are not as various as braille characters are; they are fixed, cannot be enlarged or minimized and have no colours. Finally, the researchers found that pictures of braille magazine are either visualized by printing them raised from the surface of the paper or described using words. In retrospective, providing a balanced design can notbe applied in braille magazines; however, these magazines have accomplished relative success in making these topics readable. Top Keywords Blind, Braille, Egypt, Magazines, Tactile elements. Top |