Exploring the social scenographies of a temporary exhibition

product design- conceptualisation

A project in collaboration with the museum “The Wellcome Collection” aiming to enhance the experience of an exhibition by optimising the sound functions in the space.

We explored the various ways sound can impact an experience and came up with 3 sound enhancers that direct, dampen, amplify or resonate sounds emitted from a speaker.

The core values of this project were sustainability, customisability and adaptability in order to craft an optimised multisensory experience.

prototypes

“the olive”

“The Olive” is inspired by the “Echea Amphora”, an ancient Greek device used to amplify sounds in churches and amphitheatres. Optimum for directing sounds to a smaller scope of movement.

• The structure contains the low-frequency sounds and also provides an amplified and smooth result through its resonating features.

• We chose clay as our material as not only is it a sound-absorbing material it is also sustainably sourced.

the olive can be embedded in walls, tables, or stand by itself, making it easily customisable to an exhibition’s needs.

The Dish is a multi-layered sound reflection device that also acts as a barrier, amplifying sound when standing in front of it, and blocking sound when standing behind. Optimum for amplifying and resonating sounds, contained within a larger space.

• Inspired by the Sound Mirrors used during the World War to reflect sounds from distant planes. 

• Draws from the principle that sound waves reflect the same way light rays do.

• The five layers in The Dish (back to front) are wool, air, a wooden barrel like structure, air, and clay plaster. The multi-layered design acts as a sound proofing barrier.

scale model