Scents of Us
Overview
Scents of Us is a multi-sensory exploration of a realm where scent are rendered visible and audible. It delves into the often-overlooked yet profound world of scent and its influence on our perception.
Participants interact with four custom-built diffusers, each releasing a different single-compound odor molecules. These scents, found both in individual human scent profiles and in nature, were chosen to emphasize the oneness of humans and the natural world. The diffusers, although analog looking, act as a input sensor. With corresponding audio cues, participants observe how their own scents, others' scents, and those from the diffusers visually mingle and blend on an LED screen, revealing how scents subtly shape our surroundings and interactions.
This project was selected for the 2024 NYC Media Lab x Chanel Virtual Synesthesia Challenge and received the Innovation Award as the top project.
Team
Adnan Aga, M Doughty, Shuang Cai, Vince Picone, Una Zhang
Tools
Physical Computing, Touch Designer, Zed Camera
My Roles
Concept, Interaction Design, Fabrication, Exhibition Design
Exhibition
NYC Media Lab x Chanel Virtual Synesthesia Challenge Showcase _ March 2024
The Experience
