Project by Niek Bijman & Nadia Campo Woytuk
Abstract This projects involves exploring and prototyping a physical sound interface consisting of an advanced capacitive sensor on a surface controlled by touch gesture interactions. We explain the process of exploring materials, setting up the prototype, and defining a specific use case for the interface. We present the interface in a “dining” context, where users sit at a table and music is triggered by the position of their bodies (mostly hands and arms) in relation to the surface. We discuss and explore what music mappings fit best in the interface and for this specific context. Finally, we suggest further applications and reflect on other uses and contexts for the interface.