Data collected from the interviews
Data collected from the interviews
Data collected from the interviews
Transferring this code
into Arduino
Transferring this code
into Arduino
Xylophone
Xylophone
Xylosphere is an Arduino-powered installation where each xylophone key triggers an audio memory, transforming melodies into shared narratives of nostalgia.
Xylosphere is an Arduino-powered installation where each xylophone key triggers an audio memory, transforming melodies into shared narratives of nostalgia.
Disciplines
Physical Computing
Musical Experience
Musical Experience
Team
Manasi Vinze
Process
Ideation
Data Bank
Dismantling
Prototyping
Duration
2 weeks / 2024
Click here to see the xylophone do its magic :)
Introduction
Xylosphere is an interactive installation that reimagines a cherished children's xylophone as a vessel of shared nostalgia. Each key unlocks a personal audio memory, inviting users to connect with their own past while experiencing the stories of others.
Introduction
Xylosphere is an interactive installation that reimagines a cherished children's xylophone as a vessel of shared nostalgia. Each key unlocks a personal audio memory, inviting users to connect with their own past while experiencing the stories of others.
Ideation
Data Bank
Dismantle
Prototyping
Final Model
Installation Ideation
The initial idea for Xylosphere focused on creating endless sound combinations, where each xylophone key could evoke unique memories and nostalgia, transforming music into a journey through emotions and stories
Ideation
The initial idea for Xylosphere focused on creating endless sound combinations, where each xylophone key could evoke unique memories and nostalgia, transforming music into a journey through emotions and stories
Data Bank
Data Bank
Audience Experiment
To explore the xylophone's emotional impact, I observed public interactions, noting down the moments of reflection. Further gathering participants' nostalgic memories sparked by the experience
Audio Bank
Based on interview data, I turned shared memories into audio clips, allowing each xylophone key to trigger a unique memory when played
Dismantle
Dismantle
I dismantled the xylophone to study its mechanics, exploring sound production and key-mallet interaction. This deep dive helped me seamlessly integrate its functionality into the installation
Dismantling the xylophone revealed its mechanics, highlighting sound production and key-mallet interaction, enabling seamless integration into the installation
Prototyping
Prototyping
Code in Processing (P5.js)
Code in Processing (P5.js)
By loading multiple audio files into the Arduino, the system ensured that each interaction with a key produced a unique memory, enhancing the installation's immersive and nostalgic qualities
By loading multiple audio files into the Arduino, the system ensured that each interaction with a key produced a unique memory, enhancing the installation's immersive and nostalgic qualities
Code in Ardunio
Code in Ardunio
By loading multiple audio files into the Arduino, the system ensured that each interaction with a key produced a unique memory, enhancing the installation's immersive and nostalgic qualities
By loading multiple audio files into the Arduino, the system ensured that each interaction with a key produced a unique memory, enhancing the installation's immersive and nostalgic qualities
Trial & Error Phase
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Trial & Error
02
Soldering
03
Final Assembly
Final Assembly
Soldering Phase
01
Trial & Error
02
Soldering
03
Final Assembly
Final Assembly
Soldering Phase
Final Installation
Final Installation
The installation transformed playing the xylophone into a shared, nostalgic experience, where each note triggered a curated audio story, connecting participants to personal and collective memories
By blending sound, touch, and emotion, Xylosphere fostered empathy and reflection, turning music into a medium for storytelling and connection
Xylosphere turned xylophone play into a shared, nostalgic experience, where each note triggered an audio story, fostering empathy and connection through sound and touch
Back to playground
Click here to see the xylophone do its magic :)