Month: February 2015

  • Sensory Labels

    We had our showcase events last week at the British Museum in London, where our group of co-researchers from the Tower Project demonstrated their multisensory ‘labels’ to the public. The response from the public was excellent, and the group did a fine job of explaining what they had created and why.

    Below are the multisensory labels (twelve small sensory labels, plus the larger ‘chocolate box’) and some images taken at the event. You can see more of the event photos at the sister site SensoryObjects.

    The twelve sensory labels created by the Tower Group
    The twelve sensory labels created by the Tower Group
    Designed by Adelana, and based upon a diamond ring she saw in the Enlightenment Gallery
    Designed by Adelana, and based upon a diamond ring she saw in the Enlightenment Gallery
    Sensory Label designed by Judith
    Sensory Label designed by Judith. She wanted the sound to be triggered by bending the leather sandal that she made. The sound also triggers using a touch sensor on top of the box.
    Sensory label designed by Tim
    This sensory label is based upon objects from Egypt that are in the Enlightenment Gallery. The engraved design resembles Hieroglyphics, and the soundtrack tells a story about a trip to Egypt, from the designer’s perspective.
    Sensory label designed by Michael
    This sensory label is based upon a plate in the Enlightenment Gallery which originated in China. The soundtrack plays a collection of sounds relating to food (that could be placed onto the plate, and music related to China.

     

    Julie's Heron
    This sensory label has an engraving which was designed to resemble a heron that is in the Enlightenment Gallery.

     

    Sensory label designed by Justin
    This sensory label was inspired by the Warwick Vase. It reminded him of a football cup …
    Sensory label design by Kelly
    This sensory label was inspired by the statue of Paris in the Enlightenment Gallery.
    Sensory label designed by Ryan
    Sensory label designed by Ryan