Designing sounds

What role do colour and shape play in the acoustic environment? In an interview, Svensson's Design team talks about their view of the space as a whole, and the work with soundproofing-classified textiles that should both absorb a certain decibel and at the same time fall and feel right.

When designing a new office, the acoustic environment is relatively considered quite late in the process. Yet, the acoustic environment is something that affects employees the most - both if it's too loud or too quiet. We have taken a look at common situations today and what we believe should be discussed more.

At Svensson, we develop textile solutions that create environments where people thrive and feel good. A key factor for well-being is indeed comfortable acoustics. Here, we have gathered articles on the subject of sound and the acoustic environment. We share our accumulated knowledge and experience along with experts from various industries and fields.

Cognition is the general term for the mechanisms that determine how we think, create, understand, remember and communicate. To demonstrate how sound and the acoustic environment affect cognition, we have compiled some examples here. 

The interplay between sound and visual design is becoming increasingly important for our experience of public environments. With Designing Sounds, we’re exploring this dynamic to find inspiration for a more holistic design philosophy.