Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저 by Yiqi Zhao

Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저 by Yiqi Zhao is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award 철상 in 디지털 아트 Competition Category.

철디지털 아트· 2025

Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저

by Yiqi Zhao

Client: MIT Media Lab

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 디지털 아트 Category

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The Design

About Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저

움직임으로 소리를 조각하여 매혹적인 오디오-비주얼 랜드스케이프를 창조하는 세상을 상상해보세요. SoundSculpt는 공간 음향, 모션, 비주얼 아트를 융합한 제너러티브 뮤직 도구입니다. 전통적인 조각 기법에서 영감을 받아 사용자를 창작 과정의 중심에 위치시킵니다. AR 프레임을 통해 머리 움직임을 캡처하고, MIDI 프레임워크를 활용하여 실시간 오디오 모듈레이션으로 변환합니다. 런타임 엔진으로 개발된 SoundSculpt는 창작자와 창작물 사이의 경계를 흐리는 몰입형 경험을 제공하며, 예술적 탐구를 재정의합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Sound Sculpt 인터랙티브 뮤직 신시사이저, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Revolutionizing Perception through Immersive Music Making
Imagine sculpting with sound, where body movement generates a mesmerizing audio visual landscape. SoundSculpt is an innovative, generative music tool that fuses spatial sound, motion, and visual art, redefining the boundaries of creative expression. By harnessing the power of Bose AR Frame, this interface enhances perception performance, providing a novel medium for artistic exploration, emotional regulation, and mental well being.
Dimensions & Packaging: The system uses a MIDI framework to map Bose Frames' head orientation data to sound pitch and volume, then transferred to virtual bubble manipulation is achieved through touch inputs with C# scripts. The integration of synesthesia principles enhances sensory perception, creating a holistic flow that bridges the gap between physical and digital art forms.
Size: 7.2 x 3.1 x 2.9 inches
Weight: 12.31 ounces
Lenses: Polarized
Water Resistance: IPX2 rating
Battery Life: Up to 5.5 hours
Bluetooth Range: 30ft
Tags: AI, generative AI, spatial audio, digital media, unity, music, wearable tech, Bose, XR, AR
Production Technology: SoundSculpt employs XR tech, integrating spatial audio and visual processing for immersive experiences. Bose Frames, with gyro sensors, capture 6 dof head movements, translating them into real-time audio modulation via a MIDI framework. Developed on Unity with C# scripts, it enables real-time user interaction. Mesh deformation and vertex manipulation allow dynamic bubble surface control, creating a responsive interface that enhances engagement and emotional connection.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was integrating multi sensory feedback into a seamless flow. Creatively, it was challenging to synchronize audio-visual elements with inputs in real-time. Internally, balancing human vulnerabilities, historical concepts with modern tech required innovative thinking. Externally, limitations in sensor accuracy and data processing posed obstacles. Overcoming these required iterative testing and leveraging cutting-edge XR technology to ensure fluid interaction and emotional impact.
Research: This HCI research aims to develop an immersive tool for emotion regulation. Using a mixed reality approach, data was collected via user testing and biometric feedback with Bose Glasses and Real-time 3D engine. Participants included designers and non-designers. Results showed enhanced perception of spatial volume, sound, and motion, with a more stable emotion stage. Insights suggest adoption in psychiatry with art therapy, impacting society by improving emotional well-being with playful creation.
Inspiration: SoundSculpt is inspired by the tactile art of sculpting, where shaping materials evokes profound emotional expression. Echoing ancient pottery, where your hands transform raw material into art, SoundSculpt revolutionizes this dynamic by turning it inside out, empowering users to become integral to the creative process. By integrating spatial audio and visual art, I offer you an immersive experience that blurs the boundaries between creator and creation, redefining interaction for a new era.
Project Duration: The project began in fall 2019 at the MIT Media Lab in Cambridge, MA, and concluded in summer 2020. It was subsequently exhibited to the Bose Frame AR team at Bose Corporation in Framingham, MA.
Operation Flow: SoundSculpt immerses users within a virtual bubble, enabling them to shape its surface through intuitive gestures. As they tilt their heads or press buttons, Bose Frames capture these actions, converting them into dynamic audio-visual feedback. This interaction fosters a seamless cycle of "listen," "sculpt," and "art generation," empowering users to transform their environment. The system's innovative design ensures a fluid, captivating experience that boosts creativity and emotional well-being.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Yiqi Zhao, 2025.
Image Credits: Image 1: Yiqi Zhao, 2024.
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Video Credits: Yiqi Zhao, 2024.