At Sofeel Studio, we believe that art should be touched as much as it is seen. Our brand’s message is simple, yet deeply meaningful: Art should be inclusive.
For the first time in Iran, we integrated braille into handmade ceramic products, transforming all types of ceramics – from everyday tableware to decorative pieces – into a language of inclusion. Our goal is two fold: on one hand, to make art and design accessible for blind and visually impaired people, and on the other, to raise awareness and empathy toward people with visual disabilities in society.
In our pottery workshops with blind and visually impaired participants, as well as with other socially vulnerable groups, we aim to make every workshop more than just an art class – it’s a shared experience of learning, resilience, and creation.
In our latest collection, called Braille Art, we translate famous paintings such as The Scream by Edvard Munch into tactile ceramic artworks.
Each piece carries colors and forms for sighted people, and tactile lines that convey the essence of the artwork for blind audiences.
The sighted see, the blind feel – and both experience the beauty in their own way.
This project is not only about creating products – it’s about building art that is inclusive, touchable, and alive for everyone.
About the author
Marjan Hesari is a ceramic artist and founder of Sofeel Studio, an accessible art brand based in Iran that integrates braille and tactile elements into ceramics to connect the worlds of the sighted and the blind. Her work empowers blind and visually impaired people and encourages inclusion through creative workshops and social design.
