Timbre and Textures
Thanks to a collaboration with the PRISM lab (Dr. Sølvi Ystad, Dr. Mistuko Aramaki and Dr. Richard Kronland-Martinet), we are exploring perception of timbre of sounds in relation with the texture of materials.
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The TimTex project explores the intuitive link between how we perceive sound timbres and the textures of materials, using scientific methods to understand why we describe sounds with words borrowed from touch, like "rough" or "smooth." Its main goal is to create an experimental tool that collects data on how people spontaneously associate sounds with different textures, starting with materials like wood and later expanding to glass and others. |
By analyzing these associations, the team aims to uncover whether there are measurable patterns connecting what we hear and what we feel, bridging acoustics, material science, and psychology. The project also seeks to involve artists, designers, and industry professionals to test real-world applications, such as creating innovative sensory objects or improving the design of everyday products. Ultimately, TimTex hopes to inspire new artistic creations, inform industrial design choices, and encourage further research into how our senses interact.
Funding
This project has received funding from the Amutech Institute, through the TimTex project and through financial support of a Master 2 internship.
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