Foundations in Sound Design for Embedded Media: A Multidisciplinary Approach

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This volume provides a comprehensive introduction to foundational topics in sound design for embedded media, such as physical computing; interaction design; auditory displays and data sonification; speech synthesis; wearables; smart objects and instruments; user experience; toys and playful tangible objects; and the new sensibilities entailed in expanding the concept of sound design to encompass the totality of our surroundings. The reader will gain a broad understanding of the key concepts and practices that define sound design for its use in computational products and design. The chapters are written by international authors from diverse backgrounds who provide multidisciplinary perspectives on sound in its many embedded forms. The volume is designed as a textbook for students and teachers, as a handbook for researchers in sound, programming and design, and as a survey of key trends and ideas for practitioners interested in exploring the boundaries of their profession. Cover Half Title Series Title Copyright Contents List of Contributors Series Preface Volume Introduction 1 Sonic Interaction With Physical Computing 2 The Electronics of Microphones and Loudspeakers 3 New Interfaces and Musical Robots: New Musical Input and Output Devices 4 Sketching Sonic Interactions 5 Bringing Sound to Interaction Design: Challenges, Opportunities, Inspirations 6 Auditory Display in Workplace Environments 7 Incorporating Brand Identity in the Design of Auditory Displays: The Case of Toyota Motor Europe 8 Introduction to Sonification 9 Image Sonification—A Practitioner’s Account 10 Sound and Wearables 11 Smart Musical Instruments: Key Concepts and Do-It-Yourself Tutorial 12 Text-to-Speech Synthesis 13 Sound and UX Design 14 Toys and Playful Devices: A Case Study 15 The Sonic Internet of Things: Sound Design for Smart Objects 16 On the Importance of Listening Index