Designing Auditory Experiences: Exploring the Migration of Beijing Swifts Through Soundscapes

Wei, Fangxia and Wang, Zhigang (2024) Designing Auditory Experiences: Exploring the Migration of Beijing Swifts Through Soundscapes. In: P/References of Design. Cumulus conference proceedings series, 1 . Cumulus Association, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design Budapest, Budapest, pp. 2191-2196. ISBN 978-952-7549-03-5

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Abstract

The Voice of Swifts' is an ongoing sonification installation project that transforms the migration data of Beijing Swifts into an immersive soundscape. Utilizing beamforming speakers and spatial audio techniques, the project recreates the swifts' 30,000-km journey from Beijing to South Africa. It blends swift flocks' sounds with environmental elements, reflecting geographical stopovers. The installation's design symbolizes the swifts' flight, using a one month per minute scale for sonification and aligning speaker placement with migratory waypoints. This approach bridges science and public engagement, deepening the understanding of swifts' ecological significance and the impact of environmental changes. The project exemplifies how art can communicate scientific concepts, enhancing environmental awareness and education.

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