Auditio
A Cross Platform Sound Memorial System
Overview
By placing Auditio Sound Recorder out in the field to record sounds, tourists can navigate to the devices through the Auditio Map and listen to the stories these recordings offer about the surrounding.
This design aims to introduce another critical sense (hearing) in addition to the visions towards the history of a location, saving the precious moments carried by sounds and share them with the world
Time
Jun-Aug 2022
Role
UX Designer
Industrial Designer
Tools
Figma
Rhino
Keyshot
Fig Jam
Photoshop
Team
Jeffrey Yang
(UX Designer)
01-PROBLEM
Problem Statement
When viewing the history of human, we often consult image based resources including textbooks, photo records, and video footages, etc. As visual animals, humans process visual information faster than any other sensors.
However, our perception of the past is not complete unless we combine the visual with hearing and we are constantly experiencing extinctions.
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02-WHY SOUND
Sound Nature
The sound that humans hear is generally vibrations traveling through the medium and entering the human ear. Humans, a visually orientated kind, tend to neglect the impact of sound on their emotions.
Depending on the various tone, volumes, pitches, keynote, sound marks, etc, sounds elicit polarized experiences towards people stealthily.
Consequence Analysis
Survey Results
Interviews
03-DESIGN
Determined Design Criteria
Mission 1
To encourage a more holistic understanding of a historical/natural attractions through sound
Mission 2
To create an innovative experience system that attracts tourists to explore the cities, the landscapes and other sights
Mission 3
To preserve sounds and create a collective memory
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Auditio System Design
1-Search for Auditio
By swiping up, you can discover nearby “Auditio”
Upon launching the application, users are presented with an interactive map and a dedicated discovery section, inviting them to swipe upward. As users engage with this gesture, they are ushered into an immersive sound pattern space, which showcases the distinctive characteristics of nearby auditory environments. These sound patterns serve as exclusive markers, enabling users to comprehend and appreciate the unique qualities of the surrounding soundscape.
2-Contact with Auditio
Use app to find, guide, and connect the “Auditio”
Upon displaying the device icons within the application, users can effortlessly access the location information by selecting the relevant icon. Upon arrival, they can establish a connection with the device through the seamless integration of NFC technology, enabling them to audibly experience the soundscapes captured by "Auditio."
3-Listen!
Find a time frame and listen
Users are now able to interact with the time frame wheel, allowing them to select specific time periods and access corresponding auditory archives. This feature not only enables playback of the soundscapes but also provides insight into their patterns.
4-Build Your Collection
Collect the sounds
Users have the convenience of saving the audio selections within their personal profiles for future reference and memory creation.
Final App Design
Application Features
1st App Iteration & Feedbacks
2nd App Iteration & Feedbacks
Auditio Device Design
Exploded View
