SOUND PRESS
A temporary, interactive space where participants can sing or play an instrument, and the box will generate an image in response. The project explores the relationship between sound and visual representation, using performance as a means of self-expression and media creation. Participants leave with a physical or digital artifact, capturing their engagement with the space.
The booth serves as an interface between human expression and machine interpretation, producing abstract but elegant representations of sound.
Inspired by the intersection of music, light, and print, the aim was to create a physical space where sound becomes a visual artefact. Early sketches explored minimalist structures that felt intimate and public, allowing performances to be visually experienced.
A translucent, modular cube was chosen to create an ethereal atmosphere while allowing light projections to animate the space. Materials like tinted acrylic or mesh screens were tested to balance privacy and visibility.
A pad-based interface was developed, offering nine sample tracks for participants to manipulate or accompany their performances. The interface needed to be intuitive and tactile, allowing spontaneous interaction without traditional karaoke constraints.
The roof acts as a dynamic display, responding to live sound input through LED diffusion, projection mapping, or light-reactive surfaces. Different visualisation techniques were tested, including spectrogram analysis, waveform distortion, and real-time frequency mapping.
To extend the performance beyond the moment, a printing system was integrated, instantly generating a physical record of each session. Experimentation with thermal printing, risograph-style textures, and algorithmic design led to a final format that felt both spontaneous and archival.
Design. Jeeye Lim, Xinyl Qiao, Will Edwards
