Jenna Kim (Jeeyoon Kim)- Looking Outwards-4

using the “Grasshopper”
(software)[/caption]

This project is called the “Sonic Playground”, by Yuri Suzuki. It is an installation piece placed outside to transmit sound in unique ways. The colorful, vibrant hue and interesting form of the installation attract people to be part of this unusual experience. The installation is intended to modify the sounds surrounding our everyday lives. I admire this piece because not only this piece used combination of softwares and music, but it was meant to create more playful, fun, comfortable environment for the users; it gives a experience in which people who are passing by can have pleasant feeling in a short amount of time. This is important for me because it is one of the goals of a designer; I need to be a better, more friendly place for the users. The software used for this project was Grasshopper and Rhinoceros, which are 3D geometrical software that can treat “sound” using ray tracing techniques. These techniques allow the audience to send out sound in different locations. The creator’s artistic sensibilities are shown in the final form because Suzuki really put emphasis on the form and the vibrant color of the installation. I personally love how she really play with the form because I can see the interesting twist to it; at the same time, I can easily recognize that the form has to do with music and sound.

Link:http://www.creativeapplications.net/sound/sonic-playground-playful-acoustics-by-yuri-suzuki-design/