conceived by UK-based artist and designer alex szabo-haslam, ‘waveform’ is a series of print-based data visualisations of music. the project, which results in a vibrant, abstract poster, gives people the chance to see their favorite song in an unusual way. providing the ideal gift for music-lovers, the prints are tailor-made to any song, by any musician and are available in a choice of over 1800 different colors.
the jesus and mary chain + DMX krew
all images courtesy of alex szabo-haslam
to make ‘waveform’, alex szabo-haslam begins with the soundwave generated by a song or piece of music and then painstakingly redraws it to create a series of bars. the lines are then orbited around a central circle, forming an elegant, abstract shape. by using acid-free, museum-quality cotton paper printed with pigment inks – which faithfully reproduces 98% of pantone colours – every artwork is also fully archival. the project results a unique wall display and as every piece of music is different, no two waveforms look the same – making each artwork unique.
the beatles – ‘come together’
the rolling stones – ‘paint it black’
joy division – ‘she’s lost control’
pink floyd – ‘wish you were here’
nightmares on wax – ‘i’m for real’
daft punk – ‘aerodynamic’
new order – ‘ceremony’
gary numan – ‘cars’
depeche mode – ‘just can’t get enough’
altern 8 – ‘evapor 8’
foo fighters – ‘everlong’
project info:
project name: ‘waveform’
design: alex szabo-haslam
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edited by: lynne myers | designboom
