Week in Review: Exploring Audio Design and Haptic Integration
This week, our primary focus was on preparing for the upcoming quarters and mapping out the path ahead. We worked on solidifying our goals for the coming months and dedicating time to research the integration of audio design with haptic technology. Our aim was to explore how these two elements could come together to create an innovative and immersive experience. Balancing exploration with clear objectives was essential, as we worked to define our direction for the next few quarters.
One of the biggest challenges we faced this week was deciding on the right approach moving forward. Should we focus on creating an audio-centric project with minimal programming and emphasize creative design, or should we take a more exploratory route and experiment with various possibilities? This dilemma of whether to hone in on developing a single polished experience or to explore multiple concepts before refining them was tricky. We had to weigh the importance of experimentation against the need for a cohesive, finished product.
Despite these challenges, we made great strides. We had a productive meeting with Liam, an undergraduate student studying music technology. Our discussion centered around audio design, multi-channel speaker systems, and spatial tracking. Liam’s insights into how audio can be spatialized and how different systems work together were invaluable for our project, providing us with a deeper understanding of the technical possibilities and constraints when integrating advanced audio systems with our design.
We also made solid progress in mapping out our work for the upcoming quarters. Breaking our goals into manageable chunks and planning for the long term helped us stay focused and avoid feeling overwhelmed by the larger scope of the project. After careful consideration, we decided to take an exploratory approach in the coming weeks. Our focus will be on experimenting with different audio and haptic design ideas, testing out what works, and refining them over time. At the end of this exploratory phase, we’ll consolidate our findings into a cohesive experience.
Looking ahead, the next few weeks will be dedicated to exploring new ideas and testing out different combinations of audio and haptic designs. This phase will allow us to uncover what works best before narrowing down to a single, focused experience for the final product. This week has set the stage for exciting work ahead, and we’re eager to dive deeper into the intersection of audio design and haptic technology. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore and innovate!