Sound Imaging

We know sound exists as waves, vibrations, and as rhythm. How can these known and common visuals of sound be adapted to see our environment in a new light? The images in this series adapt recorded laser reflections to create icons and offer a new outlook in observing our soundscapes.

Role:
    Designer

What you’ll see:

• Icons
  
• Sound “PET scans”

ICONS:

Using a homemade laser sound visualizer, I produced a collection of sound-ring videos from product sounds. These were then used to create stills from various overlapping points to form a single “icon” representation of each sound. In total, this process created a series of over 40 visual icons.

PET SCANS:

As a next step, it was important to visually contexualize these icons in order to better convey the pervasiveness of product sound in common settings. The icons were overlayed on images from my everyday life. At first glance it becomes clear how quickly these sounds can become overwhelming.