The Art of Safe Paving with Yellow Tactile Paving

The existence of tactile paving shows respect and attention to the visually impaired, allowing them to proactively avoid obstacles on the tactile path, which is not only a form of care but also a sign of civilization. Visually impaired people can also become professional guide dog trainers by learning Braille and mastering the usage of tactile paths, greatly increasing their employment opportunities, contributing to the harmonious development of society. This article discusses why yellow tactile pavement is a necessity for the visually impaired, the benefits it brings, and the safety aesthetics of Wuyi Xiongchang tactile paving products.

Yellow Tactile Paving: Needs of the Visually Impaired

Ordinary people might think: tactile paths are for blind people, who can't see, so why use noticeable yellow tactile paving stones? In fact, tactile paving is a facility designed specifically to help blind people walk. The term "visually impaired" refers to individuals with visual disabilities, mainly divided into two categories: one is the blind or totally blind, and the other is those with low vision (less than 60% of normal vision). According to statistics, individuals with residual vision or light perception are a large group, including many elderly people with presbyopia, glaucoma, or other conditions who must rely on tactile pavement to navigate. They make up more than half of the visually impaired population, outnumbering the totally blind. The color of tactile pavement has significant meaning for them. Visually impaired individuals with residual vision can recognize the tactile paths better due to the yellow tactile pavement, facilitating their travel.

Studies show that for these visually impaired individuals, only when the color of the tactile paving stones strongly contrasts with the surrounding sidewalk can they see the tactile paths and be guided forward. Most sidewalks are primarily gray, and yellow (bright yellow) provides the strongest contrast against gray, making it the easiest to recognize. Other colors do not contrast as sharply as yellow (bright yellow), and gray tactile paths offer virtually no contrast. Therefore, the majority of visually impaired individuals prefer tactile paths made of yellow tactile paving stones.

Additionally, yellow stones serve another important function, which is to remind normal-sighted individuals not to occupy the tactile paths, as a visually impaired person (including those with low vision) might be approaching. The yellow color is more noticeable and serves as a stronger reminder. Therefore, using yellow on tactile paths is a demand and need from visually impaired people.

The Design, Development, and Production of Tactile Paving

Wuyi Xiongchang Hardware Manufacturing Co., Ltd. has been dedicated to the design, research, and production of tactile paving products for many years, with in-depth research on the application of colors in tactile paving products. For example, facilities in professional schools for the visually impaired are also matched with the three primary colors. It has been observed that people with low vision are more sensitive to the primary colors red, yellow, and blue. Combining fine spray painting technology, we have developed multi-color tactile paving products with outstanding quality, strong color adhesion, long-lasting color retention, and non-peeling features, meeting the needs of the visually impaired community. Tactile paving colors' emotions and associations stem from the resonance between designers and actual users, further enhancing recognition efficiency in practical applications. The use of different colors reflects the designer’s care and warmth towards vulnerable groups.

XIONGCHANG tactile paving products are designed with colors, surface treatments, and other aspects closely related to the needs of the visually impaired. XIONGCHANG diverse color tactile paving products have quietly infiltrated large shopping malls, subway stations, and more, being simple, effective, and beautiful, suitable for all areas where visually impaired individuals travel. Each visually impaired person can feel safety and warmth in tactile paving products!