Tools for ideas: making conceptual information more tangible

Abstract

Human produce gestures while they are talking or explaining something. Hands play a significant role in learning and cognition. According to a number of research papers, hands connect to the brain and enhance thinking ability. The purpose of this research was to develop a tactile toolkit through a combination of the concept of “thinking with hands” and creative brainstorming used to make conceptual information more tangible. The toolkit came in a box set with various materials. Each material with its unique characteristics could represent different situations, meanings, and thoughts, allowing users of the toolkit to relate their brains to their hand gestures in their verbal communication.