My life roadmap, I will plan a journey from the city where I live
in this design praject, I chose to draw a "sound map"
geographical space, but also an exploration of the
as a medium. This map is not only a description of
natural environment, from noisy to quiet, using sound
to record the perceptual jourey from city streets to
changes in sound levels and atmosphere.
By collecting sound fragments along the way - the
endless flow of cars in the city, the hustle and bustle
of the crowd, the roar of construction, and the gradual
transition to the wind, rustling of leaves, birdsong and
water in the suburbs - I tried to present the gradual
auditory structure of the space. This change from
"noisy" to "quiet" not only reflects the difference in
physical environment, but also conveys people's
psychological and emotional state in different sound
fields.
My purpose is to guide the viewer to temporarily break
away from the visual dependence on space through
this sound map, and "hear" the sound landscape that
is ignored in daily life. It is both a re-recognition of
space and a recalibration of perception.
This is a real journey, so all the data and materials are taken on the spot.
Put the sound materials of each area into the software for analysis
Visual element design through analyzed sound waveforms
In-depth design through waveform diagram
combined with designed form
Design sound models for different areas
This sound map records an auditory journey from the city to nature, depicting the gradual change of sound from noise to tranquility. By visualizing the environmental sounds collected along the way, I hope to guide the viewer to refocus on the neglected auditory experience. When this map is finally placed in nature, it not only exists as an information work, but also becomes a part of the environment - allowing people to reflect on the trajectory and internal changes of this sound in real tranquility, completing the connection from perception to resonance.
During this journey, I not only recorded the changes in sound, but also placed different images on the grass, water and rocks along the way to guide people to pay attention to every perceptual element in the journey - hearing, touch, material and the environment itself. These images are like signposts, reminding people to stop, observe and listen while walking. When the sound map is finally placed in nature, it is no longer just a recording tool, but becomes a part of the environment, creating a new connection and resonance between space, sound and viewers.
Finally, I fed these sounds back to the city by posting images of "It's noisy here" and "It's quiet here" on the streets and buildings, reminding people to be aware of the sounds they are in. This map is not only a record of the journey, but also an awakening of sound awareness, a flow and cycle of perception.
Please slow down and listen to Winchester.
This is not only a moving record, but also an invitation of sound. While we are used to perceiving the world with our eyes, this map reminds us to use our ears to re-understand a city. Hearing its rhythm, its breathing, its stillness and movement may help us get closer to its true appearance, Perhaps sound can also describe the shape of a city.
