• In a world of darkness, where light is powered by sound, dive into a hidden world and discover metaphors that explores communication barriers and interactions with a surreal ecosystem.

    Soundbender is an interactive VR experience that runs on HTC Vive/Oculus Rift. It aims to trigger an emotional response within the user by immersing them into a beautiful world of discovery, easing them into the unsettling feeling you encounter when dealing with common communication problems, such as language barriers and verbal misunderstandings. Soundbender’s goal is to evoke a feeling of empathy within the user for those who struggle with communication barriers, and ultimately create something special that people will talk about.

In a world of darkness, where light is powered by sound, dive into a hidden world and discover metaphors that explores communication barriers and interactions with a surreal ecosystem. 'Soundbender' is an interactive VR experience that runs on HTC Vive/Oculus Rift. It aims to trigger an emotional response within the user by immersing them into a beautiful world of discovery, easing them into the unsettling feeling you encounter when dealing with common communication problems, such as language barriers and verbal misunderstandings. The goal of 'Soundbender' is to evoke a feeling of empathy within the user for those who struggle with communication barriers, and ultimately create something special that people will talk about.

Soundbender

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Acknowledgement of Country

UTS acknowledges the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the Boorooberongal people of the Dharug Nation, the Bidiagal people and the Gamaygal people, upon whose ancestral lands our university stands. We would also like to pay respect to the Elders both past and present, acknowledging them as the traditional custodians of knowledge for these lands.