Ann Cunningham Wins 2026 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for 'Flip-pics' Tactile Graphics

Ann Cunningham, an artist and innovator from Golden, Colorado, has been awarded the 2026 Louis Braille Touch of Genius Prize for Innovation for her creation, 'Flip-pics.' This teaching method and product generate tactile graphics that enable blind and visually impaired individuals to comprehend complex images more clearly by organizing information into physical, logical layers aligned with linear perspective principles.

Cunningham, who began teaching tactile art at the Colorado Center for the Blind in 1999, has dedicated her career to making art and graphics accessible through touch. Her work includes public tactile artworks across the United States and Canada, and she is a founding member of the Tactile Art Collective. The 'Flip-pics' innovation represents a significant advancement in tactile literacy, offering new avenues for education and artistic expression within the visually impaired community.