We are extremely excited to share with you the catalogue from the VOCAL IMAGINARIES exhibition, which was held at VEGA Lab in November 2024. The exhibition was an experimental way of showcasing and disseminating the results from the research project Voice as a Matter of Design: a Framework for Novel Vocal Imaginaries, supported by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The catalogue continues this exploration of how to find novel ways of presenting research results for a broader public.
In the exhibition, people could experience multi-vocal performances, modular synthesizer and climate change smart speakers, AI-generated scenarios of possible sonic futures in the voice of sci-fi writers, the journey of a voice from when you address a smart speaker until you get an answer and much more. In addition, a workshop with sound and design professionals was carried out resulting in new material for the exhibition catalogue.
One of the big challenges when working with sound is of course how to present results in a written form. Throughout the catalogue, you will find links to relevant sonic material to supplement your reading.