# Musical Celebrity Signatures This Device Converts Celebrity Penmanship into Musical Sounds By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-07-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-signatures References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2015/06/famous-signatures-picasso-sony-multi-room-sonic-wonderland-installation-bompass-parr.html) & [sony](http://www.sony.com) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaad-concert) recently teamed up with Bompass & Parr to produce a device that turns celebrity signatures into musical sounds. The project is part of Sony’s 'Multi-Room Sonic Wonderland' installation, which features the recreated handwriting of celebrity icons such as Mozart, Shakespeare and Marilyn Monroe. To produce the signature-inspired sounds, the team created an algorithm that can turn specific aspects of writing into audible sounds. The device is able to measure 47 different indicators, including size, speed, pressure, distinction and character formation. Through these measurements, the device is able to convert celebrity signatures and penmanship into a intricate melody of highs and lows. The innovative signature-to-sound exhibit helps us to experiment with how something as personal as a signature can be translated into an audible public performance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Signature-to-sound Conversion:** Explore the trend of converting personal signatures into unique melodies for public performance opportunities. - **Algorithmic Sound Generation:** Discover the trend of using algorithms to translate different aspects of writing into audible sounds. - **Multi-sensorial Installations:** Embrace the trend of creating immersive experiences that combine visual, auditory, and tactile elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunities await in the art and entertainment industry to create interactive exhibits that blend traditional art forms with technology. - **Music and Audio Technology:** The music and audio technology industry can explore new avenues of sound creation and experimentation through signature-to-sound conversion techniques. - **Experiential Marketing:** Incorporate signature-to-sound conversion technology into experiential marketing campaigns to captivate audiences and create memorable brand experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebrity Communication Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibling.md) - [Text-Converting Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casiotone-cts1000v-keyboard.md) - [Digital Branding Assets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signaturesupply.md) - [Music AI-Generated Visual Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modem.md) - [Interactive Music Photo Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wicked-x-samsung.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Digital Signatures Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-a-sign.md) - [Music-Inspired Avatar Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-yourself-in-sound.md) - [Saucy Singer Autographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sauceographs.md)