jimmy and mei
Over the past week both jimmy and I have done some very basic field research and experiments. They only skim the surface of what we hope to achieve. They help by inspiring ideas within us and while also providing us knowledge with of what is currently on the market within the furniture industry. In some of the photos that are shown below, we are also seeing how the body forms and relates to the furniture as this will help us decide on what kind of designed form we may want to explore.
FIELD RESEARCH - SURVEY
We wrote this survey on the terms that we would integrate a specific type of music into the piece of furniture and that would be the only type of music allowed. However, after reading the results of the survey and talking about what we want to explore, we decided that a portable music device will most likely be able to be connected to the piece of furniture. We also wrote this survey to find if there was a general understanding between the public about music/sound related things.
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Synaesthesia Survey
I am looking into designing a product that will appeal more to the sensorial side of sound. It would be much appreciated if you could spare a few minutes of your time to fill out this survey as it will contribute to research conducted in the field. Thank you.
1. Write down next to the words below what you hear first when you think of the:
Beach:
City:
Country:
2. When angry, irritated or frustrated, what calms you down the most? Your answer must be related to sound. E.g Music - RnB, classical, chilled, heavy metal OR sound effects - waves crashing of the beach, screams, rain falling on a rooftop
3. If you could wake up to a certain sound/music/noise, what would it be?
4. If you didn't have to hear a certain sound/music/noise for the rest of your life, what would it be?
5. What would you say is a harsh sound to listen to?
6. What would you say is a pleasant sound to listen to?
7. List 5 of your favourite genres of music, e.g. rap, classical, techno. If you only have one favourite genre of music then list 5 favorite songs.
8. Why do you like the kind of music you listen to?
9. Where would you most often listen to your music and why?
10. How often do you listen to music?
Thank you for your time.
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looking at current furniture:
~ this chair was very comfortable and it rocked back and forth.
~ the back was flexible so it bent slightly backwards to mold under your weight.
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~ looking at the way this chair 'sucked' you in providing a feeling of being enclosed.
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~ we looked more at this chair because of its funky form.
~ it still supports the back and is comfortable
~ the thumb and little finger provide arm rests - another creative idea
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~ we found this cut section of a couches cushion showing how the different materials are layered
~ leather, outer foam, foam, material covered springs, foam, leather
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~ we looked at this couch just because it had a section long enough to be a bed.
~ a piece of furniture with multi-purposes. sitting, sleeping, storage?
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EXPERIMENTS
The experiments that were performed this week were very basic. We just wanted to see just how big a part sound and music played in our everyday lives.
Exp 1:
Hypothesis: does music really effect and have an effect on the mood that you might be in if you wake up or listen to a certain type of music immediately after waking?
Method: Immediately after waking, listen to a certain type of music for the whole day.
Observation: I first listened to chilled music and that kept me pretty peaceful. However, it didn't stop me from being frustrated with drivers on the road.
The second time I listened to punk music and that gave me a bit of a headache. It put me on edge and made me ready to bite at anyone who might even think of upsetting me that day.
Conclusion: Music definitely influenced the way that my mood was on those certain days. Therefore, if the right kind of music is played then an individual can definitely feel relaxed after a stressful day at work.
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Exp 2:
Hypothesis: does sound (music played in the background) influence you when you watch a movie?
Method: watch an old black and white film that has no music or watch a movie on mute with text captions.
Observation: I watched an old 'Bond 007' movie and it did have music in the action scenes, however, it was very limited. Only some of the chasing scenes had music and I found that when there was music I was more interested and excited in watching what happened. But when there was no music I found myself bored with the movie.
Conclusion: Music effects and influences your emotions while watching a movie. So by combining some kind of picture on a screen with music, will that be more effective and relaxing then just music?
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Exp 3:
Hypothesis: how important is the absence of sound? do we really choose to ignore so much sounds of the world around us?
Method: wear earplugs for at least an hour.
Observation: even though i could still hear muffled talking and sounds it was still a peaceful experience. Not having to hear the world around me while going into uni was a nice change from the usual busy and loud world i hear. After reaching the city and walking about for a bit i took out the earplugs and it was so so loud! i could hear everything and it was painful.
Conclusion: not having to hear the crazy world for just an hr is actually very peaceful and relaxing - destressing. it was like having time out for myself and choosing to ignore everyone else, but really ignoring them by not having to hear their conversations as well.
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We intend to do more field research as well as experiments. The above was just a starter.
FIELD RESEARCH - SURVEY
We wrote this survey on the terms that we would integrate a specific type of music into the piece of furniture and that would be the only type of music allowed. However, after reading the results of the survey and talking about what we want to explore, we decided that a portable music device will most likely be able to be connected to the piece of furniture. We also wrote this survey to find if there was a general understanding between the public about music/sound related things.
...................................................................
Synaesthesia Survey
I am looking into designing a product that will appeal more to the sensorial side of sound. It would be much appreciated if you could spare a few minutes of your time to fill out this survey as it will contribute to research conducted in the field. Thank you.
1. Write down next to the words below what you hear first when you think of the:
Beach:
City:
Country:
2. When angry, irritated or frustrated, what calms you down the most? Your answer must be related to sound. E.g Music - RnB, classical, chilled, heavy metal OR sound effects - waves crashing of the beach, screams, rain falling on a rooftop
3. If you could wake up to a certain sound/music/noise, what would it be?
4. If you didn't have to hear a certain sound/music/noise for the rest of your life, what would it be?
5. What would you say is a harsh sound to listen to?
6. What would you say is a pleasant sound to listen to?
7. List 5 of your favourite genres of music, e.g. rap, classical, techno. If you only have one favourite genre of music then list 5 favorite songs.
8. Why do you like the kind of music you listen to?
9. Where would you most often listen to your music and why?
10. How often do you listen to music?
Thank you for your time.
.......................................................................
looking at current furniture:
~ this chair was very comfortable and it rocked back and forth.
~ the back was flexible so it bent slightly backwards to mold under your weight.
.......................................................................................
~ looking at the way this chair 'sucked' you in providing a feeling of being enclosed.
............................................................................................................................
~ we looked more at this chair because of its funky form.
~ it still supports the back and is comfortable
~ the thumb and little finger provide arm rests - another creative idea
....................................................................................................................................
~ we found this cut section of a couches cushion showing how the different materials are layered
~ leather, outer foam, foam, material covered springs, foam, leather
..................................................................................................
~ we looked at this couch just because it had a section long enough to be a bed.
~ a piece of furniture with multi-purposes. sitting, sleeping, storage?
....................................................................................
EXPERIMENTS
The experiments that were performed this week were very basic. We just wanted to see just how big a part sound and music played in our everyday lives.
Exp 1:
Hypothesis: does music really effect and have an effect on the mood that you might be in if you wake up or listen to a certain type of music immediately after waking?
Method: Immediately after waking, listen to a certain type of music for the whole day.
Observation: I first listened to chilled music and that kept me pretty peaceful. However, it didn't stop me from being frustrated with drivers on the road.
The second time I listened to punk music and that gave me a bit of a headache. It put me on edge and made me ready to bite at anyone who might even think of upsetting me that day.
Conclusion: Music definitely influenced the way that my mood was on those certain days. Therefore, if the right kind of music is played then an individual can definitely feel relaxed after a stressful day at work.
...................................................................
Exp 2:
Hypothesis: does sound (music played in the background) influence you when you watch a movie?
Method: watch an old black and white film that has no music or watch a movie on mute with text captions.
Observation: I watched an old 'Bond 007' movie and it did have music in the action scenes, however, it was very limited. Only some of the chasing scenes had music and I found that when there was music I was more interested and excited in watching what happened. But when there was no music I found myself bored with the movie.
Conclusion: Music effects and influences your emotions while watching a movie. So by combining some kind of picture on a screen with music, will that be more effective and relaxing then just music?
.................................................................
Exp 3:
Hypothesis: how important is the absence of sound? do we really choose to ignore so much sounds of the world around us?
Method: wear earplugs for at least an hour.
Observation: even though i could still hear muffled talking and sounds it was still a peaceful experience. Not having to hear the world around me while going into uni was a nice change from the usual busy and loud world i hear. After reaching the city and walking about for a bit i took out the earplugs and it was so so loud! i could hear everything and it was painful.
Conclusion: not having to hear the crazy world for just an hr is actually very peaceful and relaxing - destressing. it was like having time out for myself and choosing to ignore everyone else, but really ignoring them by not having to hear their conversations as well.
..................................................
We intend to do more field research as well as experiments. The above was just a starter.
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