sonic motion translates visitors movements into ambient soundtrack

sonic motion translates visitors movements into ambient soundtrack
all images courtesy of meret vollenweider, clea jentsch, kyungmin han, christian ferrara 

‘sonic motion’ is an interactive installation of bamboo, rope, and electronics, created by clea jentsch, meret vollenweider, kyungmin han, and christian ferrara. the project was made to participate in soundobject, a collaborative show between students in the experience design and design products programs at RCA, and home sound company sonos. ‘sonic motion’ uses its bamboo structure — and accompanying software — to transmit sound via movement. as people jump, climb, or move through the installation, the bamboo works collectively as an antenna to create a live record of activity, and provide instant sonic feedback.

‘sonic motion’ reacts to human movements with sound

dancers performing with the structure

sounds are generated when moving around the installation

‘sonic motion’ at ugly duck gallery in london, UK  

participants can interact, regardless of their age 

visitors experimenting with movements and sounds 

the primary materials are bamboo and rope 

at ‘sound object’ exhibiton in london 

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edited by: nick brink | designboom