Designing with Sound: Fundamentals for Products and Services
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Sound can profoundly impact how people interact with your product. Well-designed sounds can be exceptionally effective in conveying subtle distinctions, emotion, urgency, and information without adding visual clutter. In this practical guide, Amber Case and Aaron Day explain why sound design is critical to the success of products, environments, and experiences. Preface Why Sound Design Is Critical to Successful Products The Subjective Nature of Sound Learning How to Listen How This Book Is Organized Vocabulary O'Reilly Safari Acknowledgments Part I: Principles and Patterns of Sound Design Chapter 1: Opportunities in Sound Design Sound Design and Taste Modulation Wireless Power Through Sound Waves Additive Sound Design Subtractive Sound Design Sonification Sound Design and Calm Technology Soundscapes Generative Audio Localized Sound Sound as Therapy Conclusion Chapter 2: Subtractive Sound Design for Products What Makes a Sound Annoying? Frequency and Sound Measurements of Loudness General Principles for Quiet Products Conclusion Chapter 3: Adding Sound to Interactions A Brief History of Sound Design Types of Notifications When to Add Audio Notifications Guidelines for Adding Sounds to Interactions Conclusion Chapter 4: Removing Sound from Interactions Unwanted Sounds Guidelines for Removing Sound from Interactions Conclusion Chapter 5: Sound and Brand Types of Trademarks General Advice for Sound Trademarks Conclusion Chapter 6: Designing Voice Interfaces Vocal Persona Conclusion Part II: The Sound Design Process Chapter 7: Interviewing Interviewing Stakeholders Determining the Scope of Work Interview Questions Conclusion Chapter 8: Design Elements of Sound Design to Include the Widest Spectrum of Humanity Creating a Design Document Interaction Checklist Conclusion Chapter 9: Prototyping Stock Sounds and Sound Libraries Prototype Delivery Formats Conclusion Chapter 10: Hardware Testing How Speakers Work Quality Speakers Low-Quality Speakers Sound Channels and Playback Types Testing the Target Hardware Testing for Distortion Use the Missing Fundamental Final Tuning Conclusion Chapter 11: User Testing Researching the Domain Testing for Inclusivity Contextual User Testing Segmentation and Applied Ethnography Formats for User Testing Research Your Personas Presenting Your Findings to Stakeholders Conclusion Appendix: Recommended Reading Index About the Contributors About the Authors
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