Awards & Qualifications

In a world where silence can be fatal, The Canaries’ Experience invites viewers into a deeply emotional and symbolic journey through the mind of Will, a young man silently battling despair. Guided by a mystical canary—an ancient symbol of safety in coal mines—viewers traverse a surreal landscape that blends memory, emotion, and myth. As Will’s inner world unravels, the canary’s song becomes a lifeline—its presence a sign of hope, its silence a chilling warning. Through immersive soundscapes, binaural audio, and haptic feedback, the audience experiences Will’s emotional highs and lows: from the suffocating silence of isolation to the transcendent transformation of the God Canary, a divine guide born from pain and resilience. Blending magical realism with therapeutic design, this VR experience is not just a story—it’s a meditation on vulnerability, connection, and the power of being heard. In the end, the canaries rise—not just as symbols of survival, but as beacons of collective healing.

China's Pineapple Awards, mirroring the Ig Nobel Prizes, honour researchers who delve into the unconventional and intriguing realms of science. The award is presented by the Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum in Hangzhou, China and recognizes imaginative research that aims to arouse public enthusiasm for science among the younger generation. Awarded for our work "Odors Modulate Color Appreance".