Synthux Hackathon 2023

Betzalel Academy Jerusalem
California Institute of the Arts
Caragiale National University
Chopin University of Music
Colorado University, ATLAS institute
Design Academy Eindhoven
KNU Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan Taiwan
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology
Queen Mary University of London
SRH Berlin university of applied sciences
Queen's University Belfast
University of Glasgow
University of Victoria
University of California Santa Barbara
South Eastern Regional College Ireland
Politehnica University of Bucharest

Theme and prompts

Acoustic Bytes & Artificial Nature

2023 theme revolved around our relationship to nature and digital manner. Students came up with concepts exploring the notion of what we consider artificial, or natural.

Prompts

  • An augmented liminal space
  • A sympathetic byte
  • A habitat for coexistence
  • A reclaimed artefact
  • A non linear traveler
  • A humanised algorithm
  • A subtle stirring
Betzalel Academy Jerusalem

Rhythmic Reflections

Enter Rhythmic Reflections' cocoon and become the conductor, adjusting music in real-time with your movements for an interactive dance experience.
Queen's University Belfast

THE JCSRBSPC

A drum machine that produces randomised drum patterns for spontaneous performances.
Queen Mary University of London

40k On The Floor

A reimagined barrel organ/DJ Desk that plays electronic music.
Chopin University of Music

A space for ...

Experience your own new travel by directly adjusting the laser, light and objects.
Design Academy Eindhoven

AURORA

a sound art sculpture inspired by northern lights
University of California Santa Barbara

CO-WAVE

Synthi Sound generated by two different human heart beat.
Betzalel Academy Jerusalem

CONEstruction

A musical instrument inspired by the sound of construction
University of California Santa Barbara

Echoes

Echoes: a termite-inspired VR installation that synthesizes olfactory and auditory stimuli.
SRH Berlin university of applied sciences

Forescape

Creating an interactive audio experience for people passing through underground hallways.
Queen Mary University of London

FranKnitStein

A repurposed sewing machine for ambient sound production.
Chopin University of Music

Frederic-213

A harmony creation tool and game
Chopin University of Music

green_zone

Triangle shaped instrument which encourages people to cooperate
SRH Berlin university of applied sciences

HandMod

HandMod is an interactive sound and light installation which offers the user control over sound colours and light.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

Impulse

Technological device that helps to define your emotions and clarify your thoughts.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

JOYstick

JOYstick is a device, which allows a user to create unique combinations of sounds somehow dedicated to different kinds of pleasure
Design Academy Eindhoven

La voix du vent

A sculptural instrument that creates an oscillating resonant soundscapes from the slightest nudge.
California Institute of the Arts

Light-Reactive Shrieking Bunny

A bunny that is terrified of the dark and shrieks when you turn the lights off.
Chopin University of Music

MAX, the Android

An Android which wants to become more human.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

T / Threatening Touch

Interactive educational installation about experiencing social anxiety.
National Cheng Kung University, Tainan Taiwan

Natural creation

Interactive art installation that combines natural environmental sounds with electronic audio effects.
Fontys Engineering Eindhoven

P.A.N.C.

Peace and quiet in a box
University of Glasgow

Penduliminal

A pendulum that disrupts memory and space through sound and feedback.
Colorado University, ATLAS institute

photosynthesis

An interactive plant that challenges the disconnect between nature and technology.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

PRICEtag

A hat that allows us to hear a story behind fast fashion.
Design Academy Eindhoven

Resonating Interplay

Playful objects to explore interaction, movement and body awareness.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

Sounds familiar?

Sounds familiar? is an interactive visual/sound installation based on the Warsaw Metro that replaces human/machine-made sounds with the sounds of nature.
University of Victoria

SOUP!

Soup for you
Colorado University, ATLAS institute

SYNGENEIA

An environment for sympathetic music making.
Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology

The Message

An interactive 3D printed model that generates sound using distance sensor.
Betzalel Academy Jerusalem

The Metal Cage

get to know a second version of yourself
Design Academy Eindhoven

The Yassifier

Mirror mirror on the wall, why don't I recognise myself at all?
Fontys Engineering Eindhoven

Theremixer

Relive ethereal sounds of the past with the cutting-edge technology of the Theremixer
Colorado University, ATLAS institute

Trap-A-Tune

A vintage toy piano connected to the power of modern synthesizers through Max.
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