In This Episode
Sound is more than what we hear in our ears, it’s what we feel with our entire body. Instead of something to absorb with dense panels and soft furnishings, what if we embraced sound as a design tool that could create better human experiences for everyone? We talk to Gen Cleary, a Wellness Entertainment Sound Producer for some of the world’s most notable nightclubs and Founder of the HUM, an exhibition launched at this year’s SXSW that joined music and vibro-acoustic therapy for an immersive healing experience. We also talk to Jon Otis, Founder of the Object Agency and Professor at Pratt, who’s research and personal passion on the relationship between space and sound offers new ways of experimenting and implementing alternative sound ideas in the built environment.
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“We're drawn to sound and vibration. Even if we can't fully hear it, we can physically experience it through our bodies. Sound has been a part of healing for centuries.”
JOHN OTIS, FOUNDER OF THE OBJECT AGENCY AND PROFESSOR FOR PRATT INSTITUTE
Host and Guests in this Episode
Host: Kaelynn Reid
As a Certified Design Futurist and the Host of Kimball International’s Alternative Design podcast, Kaelynn encourages designers to make creative decisions today for a more promising human experience tomorrow.
Guest: Gen Cleary
Wellness Entertainment Sound Producer and Founder of HUM
Guest: Jon Otis
Founder of the Object Agency and Professor for Pratt Institute
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