As a nostalgic soul who values the tangible memories of my past, the Sonic Heirloom project by Map Project Office and Father resonates deeply with me. Growing up, I cherished the old family photo albums, each page brimming with stories that unfolded like a treasure map to my youth.
As physical memories like photo albums and cultural artifacts transition towards the expansive digital world, how might future generations preserve their collective past? A potential solution comes from the innovative thinking of London-based design studio Map Project Office.
The Map Project Office team collaborated with the sound design and composition studio, Father, to create an innovative blend of technology and tradition – something akin to a modern artifact yet possessing the emotional richness of a cherished keepsake. This creation aims to preserve personal experiences through sound in a way that deepens interaction with memories that would otherwise fade due to time. The completed project is named “Sonic Heirloom,” offering a unique, speculative design experience.
The nucleus of the project is a portable recording puck, that encourages users to capture the live sounds of treasured experiences. Once the sound is captured, the puck can be inserted into its permanent home in the glass vitrine. With playback, the brass-hued bell at the center of the piece rotates in harmony with the sound emitted from the player, which rests gently on the bell like a record needle. Over a long period of use the bell’s sound becomes imbued with the unique resonance of the recording, adding a layer of depth to the listening experience.
In a statement, creative director Jake Weir from Map shared that the project we’re working on together, Sonic Heirloom, is deeply grounded in extensive and intriguing research. This journey has led us through various paths of discovery. Our aim is to design a unique physical embodiment for this concept, one that is both valuable and surprising.
The idea behind it originated from traditional timekeepers such as bells and clocks, which not only told time but also set the rhythm for daily routines. With this thought in mind, Map Project Office and Father had the bell crafted by an old-fashioned foundry using antique tin and copper to create a distinct sound profile.
In our rapidly evolving digital world, where things seem to change as quickly as the flash of light and items become disposable at an unprecedented rate, there’s a certain feeling of discontinuity and impermanence that is often lost. With this innovative project, Map Project Office and Father encourage people to listen more mindfully and meaningfully, finding novel ways to preserve cherished moments.
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2024-11-21 23:56