AMBI
AMBI
AMBI
A TOY SYNTHESIZER TO PROMOTE CREATIVE BREAKS IN DOMESTIC WORK SETTINGS
A TOY SYNTHESIZER TO PROMOTE CREATIVE BREAKS IN DOMESTIC WORK SETTINGS
A TOY SYNTHESIZER TO PROMOTE CREATIVE BREAKS IN DOMESTIC WORK SETTINGS
Ambi is a tactile musical toy designed to promote short and creative breaks through the exploration of sound.
Stacked wooden modules rotate to control the pitch, tempo, bit crush, and wobble effects of a four note arpeggio, allowing users to actively shape sound through a simple and intuitive physical interaction.
Ambi is a tactile musical toy designed to promote short and creative breaks through the exploration of sound.
Stacked wooden modules rotate to control the pitch, tempo, bit crush, and wobble effects of a four note arpeggio, allowing users to actively shape sound through a simple and intuitive physical interaction.
Ambi is a tactile musical toy designed to promote short and creative breaks through the exploration of sound.
Stacked wooden modules rotate to control the pitch, tempo, bit crush, and wobble effects of a four note arpeggio, allowing users to actively shape sound through a simple and intuitive physical interaction.
WE'RE TAKING BREAKS WRONG
WE'RE TAKING BREAKS WRONG
WE'RE TAKING BREAKS WRONG
Overstimulated by constant phone usage, the mind struggles to properly relax itself throughout the day. This project explores how a fun, creative, and easily accessible outlet for momentary relaxation can counteract restlessness through a musical toy.
Overstimulated by constant phone usage, the mind struggles to properly relax itself throughout the day. This project explores how a fun, creative, and easily accessible outlet for momentary relaxation can counteract restlessness through a musical toy.
Overstimulated by constant phone usage, the mind struggles to properly relax itself throughout the day. This project explores how a fun, creative, and easily accessible outlet for momentary relaxation can counteract restlessness through a musical toy.
HOW TO PLAY AMBI
HOW TO PLAY AMBI
HOW TO PLAY AMBI
The default state of the device has a 4 note rising arpeggio, with each of the four modules controlling the pitch, bitcrush, wobble, and tempo. `
The default state of the device has a 4 note rising arpeggio, with each of the four modules controlling the pitch, bitcrush, wobble, and tempo. `
The default state of the device has a 4 note rising arpeggio, with each of the four modules controlling the pitch, bitcrush, wobble, and tempo. `
AMBI DEMO
AMBI DEMO
AMBI DEMO
The video demo shows how a user can create anything from ambient soundscapes to lively melodies with Ambi.
The video demo shows how a user can create anything from ambient soundscapes to lively melodies with Ambi.
The video demo shows how a user can create anything from ambient soundscapes to lively melodies with Ambi.
ALL SCREWS, NO GLUES
ALL SCREWS, NO GLUES
ALL SCREWS, NO GLUES
Ambi uses no glues or adhesives, and can be fully disassembled thanks to the use of strategic screws and press fit hardware.
Ambi uses no glues or adhesives, and can be fully disassembled thanks to the use of strategic screws and press fit hardware.
Ambi uses no glues or adhesives, and can be fully disassembled thanks to the use of strategic screws and press fit hardware.
FABRICATION WORKFLOW
To prototype Ambi, I developed a workflow and module specific guides to ensure an easy fabrication and assembly process.
FABRICATION WORKFLOW
FABRICATION WORKFLOW
FABRICATION WORKFLOW
To prototype Ambi, I developed a workflow and module specific guides to ensure an easy fabrication and assembly process.
To prototype Ambi, I developed a workflow and module specific guides to ensure an easy fabrication and assembly process.
To prototype Ambi, I developed a workflow and module specific guides to ensure an easy fabrication and assembly process.
