Meet Maja Petric (@maja_petric ) an award-winning contemporary artist who creates multisensory art installations and perceptual sculptures using custom-developed new media.
Each of Maja’s works starts by depicting the sublime elements of nature, intending to draw people in by evoking a universal and inherent connection with the environment. However, once immersed, the layers of her pieces reveal more challenging themes, encompassing depictions of mortality, interdependence, climate change, and collective action.
Specimens of Time, Burn is an immersive light sculpture that captures the visceral essence of the Pacific Northwest rainforests as they respond to increasing temperatures. By using weather data, the piece transforms environmental changes into a multisensory experience, with light and intensity shifting as the nature does.
Maja represents a new wave of tech-friendly and hyper-conscious artists that are helping us all reimagine Art as Wellness through the senses.
#futureofwellness #artandflow @arigami_org
Using Synesthetic Design to Amplify the Shower Experience
Each year @unilever , the parent company of @dove and many other leading beauty and self care brands, invites a handful of global thought leaders to their innovation house in London.
Arigami was honored to be selected. We showcased a synesthetic multisensory shower.
The experience consisted of a guided 3D visual meditation that harmoniously blended various perspectives of water, paired with a generative soundscape, created by the brilliant @robertthomascomposer .
The generative functional soundscape was designed to help listeners slow down and take in each stage of relaxation by becoming one with water.
Each stage of the water, from liquid to steam to cymatics, included the use of natural scents found in a specific range of Dove products.
The scents were released at specific moments to help induce a sense of synesthesia, changing the viewer’s perception of visuals using additional sensory input, deepening the “felt” experience.
Sensory overload can easily trigger an otherwise balanced mind into emotional imbalance. @arigami_org@kimball_international ’s belonging study profiled worker’s unique sensory preferences and later inquired about specific sensory categories that would make a positive difference in their ability to perform challenging work tasks.
By thoughtfully integrating elements such as furniture layout, acoustics, adjustable lighting, materiality etc, sensory design aims to soothe emotional responses and enhance cognitive functions.
Whether in a public space, workplace, healthcare environment, higher education or home environment, sensory profiling has the potential to transform how we interact with any space.
Special thank you to our sensory profiling expert and collaborator @stanford Professor, Neuroscientist and Podcast Host, @davideagleman
We (humans) are multisensory by design. Everything we call reality is a result of what we perceive as light, vibration, pressure, chemistry and temperature.
At @arigami_org we use all of the senses to enhance designer’s ability to tell deeper stories, adding meaningful “felt” layers that amplify context, comfort and nature’s rhythms.
@kimball_international
#Culture is the invisible thread that weaves through every interaction, decision, and space within an organization.
Our behavioral research study, with +1000 participants, from across markets in the USA, revealed that organizations can significantly enhance employees sense of belonging by translating culture through tangible space design. And having the right mix of #furniture can make a significant difference!
Take the @kimball_international Culture Quiz at the link in their bio to identify your culture design type and start building a better sense of belonging today!
Special thank you to our research collaborator, Dr. Nancy Etcoff, @harvard #neuroaesthetics
Without a doubt scent, and therefore aromatherapy, are powerful tools that can be used to stimulate the brain and increase memory and cognition.
That said, the way fragrance and aromatherapy are currently marketed are highly inaccurate (false claims).
Scent is a rather complex sensory design field because 1) it does not require additional sensory processing in the brain, unlike all other senses which do require additional transduction, so the effect is much more immediate and striking 2) it’s more than chemical, it also displays vibrational properties 3) specific scents do not elicit specific outcomes, unless the person has a subjective bias that links the two.
Similar to color, scent preferences are subjective, they are highly personal. That said, amongst the scents we do like, I’m sure a few could be linked to one’s wellbeing. To make a general assumption on the effect of a specific scent, eliciting a specific emotion, on all people, is a form of wellness washing.
This is how we evolve science and design. By going deeper, unlearning incomplete theories and reframing the research question altogether.
Thank you to our friends at @mendil_meyer for this special invitation to go on their wellness design podcast to discuss the intersection of neuroscience, design, and wellness.
In the interview, our founder @mr_arigami explains how our perception of environments is influenced by our primitive brain and how design can create spaces that evoke positive emotions. He also highlights the inappropriate relationship with technology and the need for responsible design to combat overstimulation.
At Arigami we emphasize the importance of #congruency in design and the role of emotional intelligence in creating spaces that go beyond the moment and support well-being.
The conversation touches on topics such as the Gestalt Principles, gender differences in perception, and the impact of context on design.
The discussion also touches on the challenges of designing for sensory overload and the need for responsible design. The future of design is seen as a #symbiotic relationship between #technology and #nature, with a focus on sensory elements for #healing. The conversation concludes with the importance of self-awareness and conscious choices in promoting emotional balance.
In a groundbreaking collaboration, @arigami_org and @kimball_international are redefining #workplacedesign through comprehensive #sensory #research.
This partnership aims to create environments that not only look aesthetically pleasing but also promote well-being, productivity, and creativity among employees.
#Sensorydesign, a burgeoning field, is proving to be imperative in shaping the workplaces of tomorrow. Workplaces are transforming into lively, inviting centers that prioritize a sense of belonging by meeting key human needs: connection, community, comfort, and choice.
Sensory design components, like atmospheric sound, privacy, lighting, biophilic elements, and ergonomic furnishings enhance workers’ belonging when tailored to personal preferences. Choices in color and intensity can make a space feel more welcoming or creatively stimulating, impacting mood and productivity.
Discover more design insights about furniture’s role in creating a sense of #belonging, backed by science, at @kimball_international #cultureofbelonging #interiordesign #architectureanddesign #furniture #spatialtherapy #neurodiversity #sensoryprofiling
To conclude this installment of our #natureffect series, we explore artist @lachlanturczan Lachlan Turczan’s “Shaped by Water”, an immersive installation and collaboration with the @google Design Studio, presented at Milan Design Week 2023.
Turczan has a sincere and exploratory passion for #water, #sound and #light. His body of work is not only thought-provoking, but also peaceful and meditative.
His unique installation explored our emotional connection with water and sound through three unique experiences.
“Sympathetic Resonance” featured water drop bowls that interact with the viewer’s proximity.
“Wavespace” offered a full-body sensory experience, using water as a natural lens to reveal immersive light artwork.
The final chapter showcased how water inspired Google’s hardware portfolio.
His technique, informed by #Cymatics (the study of sound and vibration made visible), typically uses the surface of a plate, diaphragm or membrane to visualize sound. Turczan’s approach to his art exemplifies how phenomena of the likes of cymatics can be harnessed to create innovative sonic wellness experiences in architectural design.
Learn more about the #psychoacoustic potential of #conscious #sounddesign and learn more about the health consequences of #noisepollution at @arigami_org@mr_arigami
Meet our dear friend and collaborator, Robert M. Thomas @robertthomascomposer , a leading #composer, #sounddesigner and #programmer who has extensively explored crafting immersive sonic experiences that promote physical, mental, and emotional #wellbeing.
Thomas’ groundbreaking #functionalmusic and sound systems are designed to induce specific desired states through meticulously composed soundtracks. His pioneering use of #biometricdata and environmental inputs shapes the musical experience in real-time, adapting the sound to the ever-changing conditions of the listener.
“Forests for Change” was an immersive installation during a previous London Design Biennale, created by artist @esdevlin in collaboration with Project Everyone and sound designer Robert Thomas. The installation allowed visitors to share their hopes for global change, which were transformed into a generative composition that evolved with each input. This innovative use of sound design and #placemaking demonstrates how auditory experiences can engage visitors and promote interaction, creating #dynamic, #responsive soundscapes that enhance the overall experience of a space.
Read more about the #psychoacoustic potential of #conscious #sounddesign and learn more about the health consequences of #noisepollution at @arigami_org@mr_arigami
Emerging artists and interdisciplinary collaborations are beginning to revolutionize the way we think about #music, not just as a form of entertainment, but as a form of #wellness that can be experienced.
Meet Joshua Sam Miller, a #multidisciplinary #artist with a genuine passion for raising environmental awareness, curating #immersivesound and visual experiences in support of #oceanconservation work around the world.
At the heart of his new immersive experience “Sounds of the Ocean” @sounds.oftheocean lies the captivating incorporation of #whalesongs.
While some studies have found relaxing benefits, more quantitative research is needed and encouraged on this topic. That said, anecdotal evidence notes that these are powerful and emotive sounds have the remarkable ability to transport visitors to an underwater realm, evoking a sense of awe and connection to the natural world.
According to Miller, the impact of whale song on human emotions and well-being is profound, creating a space for deep reflection and relaxation.
Miller’s ocean experience is another brilliant example of how natural sounds can be harnessed to develop innovative, multisensory and immersive experiences.
Read more about the #psychoacoustic potential of #conscious #sounddesign and learn more about the health consequences of #noisepollution at @arigami_org@mr_arigami
Meet @naturalsymphonylive , a mind-bending sound experience created by Joseph Dean that transforms the sounds of #plants into #music.
Inspired by a sound and light #healingceremony in #Bali, Dean uses a special device to capture and convert the bio-responses of plants into musical notes.
This unique approach not only raises awareness about our connection with nature but also contributes to reforestation efforts.
In the context of #architecture and #design, “Natural Symphony” serves as a creative example of how designers can integrate nature’s own sounds into the built environment, enhancing our multisensory experience.
Imagine, walking into work being greeted by a serene natural symphony, music created using the sounds of the building’s surrounding plants. 🌱
Read more about the #psychoacoustic potential of #conscious #sounddesign and learn more about the health consequences of #noisepollution at @arigami_org@mr_arigami@futuresound.io
