The founder of Aille Design (pronounced: eye), Alexa Jovanovic, began her research on Braille and inclusive fashion while studying at Ryerson University in Toronto, Ontario. Her background in fashion communication taught her the importance of disrupting fashion industry norms through innovative design thinking and the co-design process. While shopping, Alexa noticed a beaded jacket and immediately made the connection between the similarity in size of small beads and Braille dots. She questioned why the beading didn't provide both aesthetic and functional value and began working with a local group of visually impaired individuals to learn more about their experiences with fashion. These Braille face masks are proof that fashion can be inclusive and functional!