RETHINKING AUDIO PRODUCTS: DESIGNING SOUND EXPERIENCES

Abstract

Audio products as expressive and communicative tools have helped bridge the boundaries of understanding between humans and sound for centuries. These products are among the most important intermediaries for this relationship, merging users’ personal and private space. From a combined systemic, strategic, and user-centered approach, this paper investigates the major issues involved with designing audio products. Initial findings are discussed and the process of on-going research is presented.