CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

What if we could create rich, adaptive soundscapes that respond intelligently to our movements and environment? 

In this hands-on studio, we invite researchers, designers, technologists, and makers to explore how tangible interfaces can form interconnected, sound-centric smart ecologies. Participants will engage with a modular toolkit to create responsive soundscapes that adapt and evolve to their environments. 

Drawing from the practices of digital lutherie and sound design, we will experiment with interactive machine learning techniques to map sensor data to expressive sound interactions.  

Participants will: 

• Learn how to create responsive soundscapes by integrating sound as a core design modality. 

• Prototype adaptive systems, mapping sensor data to expressive sound interactions. 

• Gain hands-on experience with interactive machine learning techniques. 

• Explore sustainable design practices based on modular approaches. 

We will collectively design a decentralized, sound-centric, networked system. We welcome anyone with an interest in sustainable design, tangible and embodied interaction, and sound. Join us at TEI’25 to reimagine how our smart objects can speak to us—and to each other. 

Imagine a world where our everyday objects communicate through a symphony of sounds, responding intelligently to our movements and the environment. In this hands-on studio at TEI'25, we invite researchers, designers, technologists, and creative minds to explore the exciting intersection of sound, interaction, and sustainable design.

STUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

SOUND AS DESIGN MODALITY

Move beyond simple notification sounds and create rich, adaptive soundscapes that seamlessly integrate with our interactions.

TANGIBLE INTERACTION AND INTERACTIVE MACHINE LEARNING 

Prototype interactive systems that respond to sensor data, using machine learning to map gestures and movements to expressive sound.

OPEN-SOURCE AND MODULAR APPROACH

Embrace sustainable design practices by working with a modular toolkit and open-source principles, fostering collaboration and adaptability.

COLLECTIVE SOUNDSCAPE CREATION

Collaborate with fellow participants to design a decentralized, sound-centric networked system that responds to its environment.

WHO SHOULD PARTICIPATE

This studio welcomes individuals with a passion for exploring the possibilities of sound in design and interaction. Whether you're a researcher, designer, maker, or simply curious about the future of smart objects, join us to reimagine how technology can engage us through sound.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Learn to design and prototype interactive sound-based systems.

• Gain hands-on experience with machine learning for creative applications.

• Explore sustainable and modular approaches to design.

• Contribute to a collaborative soundscape installation.

• Connect with a community of like-minded individuals passionate about sound and interaction.

Join us at TEI'25 to embark on a sonic journey and shape a possible future of interactive soundscapes.