Beams of Sound

Inspiration and Concept

As you walk down the stairs of 3577 Studios, you are immediately immersed with a feeling of intrigue and "anything goes."  Industrial and artsy, the studio acts as a blank canvas to creation, curiosity, and play.

Inspired by the high ceilings and structural elements of the space, Beams of Sound replicates the two columns in the studio. While at first glance, the piece looks like just another structure, visitors will soon realize that the column has a technological and artistic upgrade compared to its neighbors. As people approach the middle column, they will notice that 8 laser beams cut through the center of the structure, as well as the eight slices of vibrant, yet out of focus, animations projected on the wall nearby.   

Fascinated by the futuristic feeling of the laser beams, curious visitors might reach out to touch the beams. Upon contact, visitors are greeted with audio and visual feedback. Each laser beam has a corresponding sound and visual reaction—allowing visitors to explore and create their own composition of sight and sound.

Design and User Interaction

With abstract visuals and atmospheric sounds, visitors can interact and experience Beams of Light in a variety of ways. When the laser beams are untouched, there is no audio and the visuals are in slow motion and slightly blurred. When the beam is struck, it releases the sound and brings the animation to life—unblurred and vibrant. From here, visitors can play the "beams of sound" singularly or in combination. The 8 beams can accommodate up to 2 people at a time (for the best experience), while other spectators enjoy the interaction from afar.  

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