San Diego-based Funhouse Tattoo and augmented reality app Skin Motion joined forces to make it possible for people to get next-gen AR tattoos that are paired with sounds. Skin Motion is an augmented reality app that generates real-time audio playback from Soundwave tattoos, and just a handful of tattoo shops are certified in creating Soundwave tattoos.
After an audio recording has been uploaded to Skin Motion's website, it is analyzed and then turned into a waveform stencil. Like a QR code that can be scanned, the waveform tattoos are used to unlock content with a mobile device. And in the process, the Soundwave tattoo comes to life with augmented reality, helping people visually see the sound take shape before their eyes.
What's Driving This Trend
- Soundwave Tattoos
- Next-gen AR tattoos paired with real-time audio playback from skin motion app presents innovative opportunities in the personal expression industry.
- AR Artistry
- Combining augmented reality technology with traditional tattooing has disruptive innovation opportunities in the art and design industry.
- Audio-visual Experience
- The integration of sound and sight in the form of AR tattoos provides new possibilities for entertainment and events industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Tattoo Industry
- Soundwave tattoo technology can assist tattoo artists in diversifying their skill set and penetrating a new market.
- Tech Industry
- The development of augmented reality technology for tattooing has the potential to be a lucrative vertical market for tech companies.
- Music Industry
- The Soundwave tattoo technology can help in promoting new music releases and merchandise by using the tattoos as a marketing tool.
