Yi Sun

Abstract

Along with the rapid development of digital music formats and portable technical products, individuals can rely on technology to have access to new music besides traditional methods like recommendations from the social circle. While music apps provide users with a more convenient and efficient way to enjoy music through a music recommendation system, users are also limited by the music recommendation algorithm based on genres, artists, instruments, acoustic features, context, or moods. People who wear headphones often isolate themselves from the external world and others, passively absorbing content recommended by the system. Music, as an art form, serves more than merely entertainment and lifestyle purposes. It is an essential medium of communication, an outlet for self-expression, and a means for shaping one's social identity. Through music, individuals can convey and share their thoughts, ideas, and emotions with others, and in doing so, create a sense of belonging and community. Moreover, music has the power to influence, inspire, and shape culture and society, making it a vital aspect of human life. This paper offers a more initiative method for users to immerse themselves in and explore the music in their environment more interactively. The concept builds a real-time visualization of the soundscape around the user based on audio analysis. Users can customize the visual effects to dive deeper into music, with the motion graphics reacting to the tempo, mood, and other acoustic features. By visualizing the music listened to by others around the user and the interaction between users, this design also visually presents a new community of music sharing.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Digital jukebox software--Design; Music--Interactive multimedia--Design; Information visualization

Publication Date

4-30-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

Design, School of

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

Adam Smith

Advisor/Committee Member

Mike Strobert

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

VISCOM-MFA

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