Benjamin McLaughlin

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Bio

work

  • 2010

    ‘Ubunto’- The Essence of being human and interconnected.

    From the onset of this project, I have had one overarching goal; use form and sound to encourage interaction within a communal space.  Following hundred of iterations of forms, materials, dimensions and styles, I’ve come to the realization that ultimately, this project is less about the form and more about the experience, the feeling and the emotion that is created through the most primitive form of communication. ...

  • 2009

    'ZUAH'~ Is an assitive communication device for people who have lost the ability to speak (Often associated with MS or ALS disorders).  This device transmits pre-recorded messages (of the users former voice, or other human voice) to a speaker unit, based on the gesture during the conversation.  The device uses an excelerometer to monitor and transmit the movement and choose the approriate recording.  The device also contains a text window, so that the verbally impaired user...

  • 2009

    These African Tongue Drums were completed to inform the development of my grad project ('Sound Resonating Furniture').  They were created to assess the resonance capabilities of a variety of imported and domestic hardwoods.  The top sound-boards are African Padauk Hardwood, used for tonal resonance.