# Immersive Audio-Visual Installations Playground Offers a Transcendental Musical Experience By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiovisual-installation References: [redpaperheart](http://redpaperheart.com/work/playground) & [sonosstudiosxsw.splashthat](http://sonosstudiosxsw.splashthat.com/) Playground is an [audio-visual installation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/periphery-synthetic) that debuted at the [Sonos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-speaker) Studio SXSW. Those who enter the installation, which was was formerly a shed, have the opportunity to visualize any song of their choosing. The black-and-white interior -- brought to life using a Sonos Playbar, a kinect and several projectors -- responds to every audio cue in any given track. The exhibit also detects sensory movement, which adds yet another dimension to the already-pulsating scene. The end result is an [immersive experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justine-emard) that will add a visual layer to your favorite song, providing a different way to enjoy it. The graphics in the installation were inspired by the geometric design of the Sonos playbar, as well as the minimalist aesthetic of Sol Lewitt's drawings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Immersive Audio-visual Installations:** Explore the emerging trend of immersive audio-visual installations to create unique and engaging experiences. - **Sonos Studio SXSW:** Discover how the Sonos Studio SXSW is pushing the boundaries of audio-visual installations to create a truly transcendent musical experience. - **Sensory Movement Detection:** Learn about the innovative use of sensory movement detection in audio-visual installations, adding a new layer of interactivity and immersion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Music Technology:** The music technology industry can explore the opportunities of immersive audio-visual installations to enhance the way people experience music. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry has the potential to collaborate with audio-visual installations to create visually stunning and immersive experiences. - **Event and Entertainment:** The event and entertainment industry can leverage the trend of immersive audio-visual installations to create captivating and memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wonderous Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md) - [Multi-Sensory Sound Installtions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-the-sound.md) - [Immersive Listening Home Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-sound.md) - [Colorful Dynamic Acoustic Playgrounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/otonomori.md) - [Immersive Audio-Visual Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/180-the-strand.md) - [Playground-Inspired Tech Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-playground.md) - [Sound-Celebrating Listening Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm-modular-furniture.md) - [Listening Room Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hifi-pursuit-listening-room-dream-no-3.md) - [Immersive Light Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoacoustic-light-ensemble.md)