As more and more people embrace electronic books over physical ones, artists and designers are coming up with reasons why the latter still matters; case in point, 'Hvisl – Whispers Of Iceland.' This coffee book table is not only filled with gorgeous high definition images of the Nordic island country, it emits a soundtrack that corresponds with the images. Although this can be easily achieved digitally as well, there is something especially immersive about this experience.
'Hvisl – Whispers Of Iceland' was created by graphic designers Bertrand Lanthiez and Chloé Curé. From cracking ice and rolling waves to echoing voices and even singing, the sounds bring the images to life. These sounds were worked on in collaboration with Johannes Mandorfer, who also provided some of his own.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Sound-emitting Coffee Table Books
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expanding the concept of coffee table books by incorporating sound to create a more immersive reading experience.
- High Definition Image Books
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhancing traditional coffee table books by utilizing high definition images to provide a visually stunning and captivating experience.
- Enhanced Multisensory Books
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating multiple senses, such as sound and visuals, in books to create a fully immersive and engaging reading experience.
Where This Applies
- Publishing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Publishers can explore new ways of delivering content by incorporating interactive elements, such as sound and high definition images, in their books.
- Digital Media
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Digital media platforms can develop innovative features that simulate the multisensory experience of physical books, combining sound and visuals.
- Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designers can push the boundaries of traditional book design by integrating sound and other sensory elements into their creations.
