Design agency Uniform has developed musical paper that can be played with its 'Postcard Player.' The postcards make use of printing technology that embeds circuits onto the paper's surface. Using this premise, Uniform is able to print "buttons" on the paper, allowing users to press play, pause and stop as you would on a stereo, or digital music device. Uniform's attempt is designed to revitalize buying hard copies of music.
The development is an experimentation with paper-based apps. The cards are big enough to host album artwork and the experience is more like interacting with the sleeve of a vinyl record than a screen on a device. This effort to bring a tactile quality back to music is an interesting one, especially since the 'Paper Postcards' have enough space to host album artwork, lyrics or a track listing.
Music-Playing Paper
This Musical Paper by 'Uniform' Plays Music on a 'Postcard Player'
Trend Themes
1. Paper-based Technology - Designing paper-based technologies that combine tactile interactions with digital capabilities.
2. Revitalizing Physical Media - Exploring innovative ways to bring a tactile quality back to physical media, such as music albums.
3. Interactive Printing - Developing printing technology that embeds circuits onto paper to enable interactive experiences.
Industry Implications
1. Music Industry - Exploring opportunities to enhance the physical music experience through the use of paper-based technologies.
2. Printing Industry - Leveraging interactive printing technology to create new possibilities for printing products and services.
3. Design Industry - Utilizing innovative design techniques to create engaging and interactive paper-based experiences.