Brief V2 - Alex Cracraft

Brief V2 - Alex Cracraft

Alex Cracraft

A machine that creates a visual representation of non-visual forces, in this case sound waves by shaking a piece of paper with salt on it. Based on the frequency, the salt forms different patterns. 

2. Brief: 

Salt Speaker was designed to create a visual representation of non-visual forces, sound waves in this case. The machine was developed through a series of prototypes. Initially, a pendulum marked up paper below, activated by an initial push. It moved from this to a speaker attached to a device via an aux cord, which vibrates and forms patterns with salt on a piece of paper above. It works best when used with set frequencies (songs don't work very well). 

The goal of this studio was to visualize non visual forces. Our goal was to try to use mainly analog technologies, but we were allowed some wiggle room when it came to using digital technology, as we used a speaker which is wired to a computer or phone.