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# Furry Purring Sculptures
The SoundObject Mew Project Encourages Loving Interactivity

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-06 | Unique
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundobject-mew
References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2014/03/cat-sound-sculpture.html) & [ecgdesign.tumblr](http://ecgdesign.tumblr.com/post/78209665590/soundobject-soundobject-was-collaborative-project)

The SoundObject Mew project may look like a carpeted stool, yet it is much more than a piece of furniture. It is a [sound sculpture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utooto) that has an interactive quality to it. First it begins to purr when it senses a person moving closer to it. Then when a person finally starts to pet it, the SoundObject Mew sculpture emits distorted ‘meows’ according to his/her stroking patterns.

Created by Design Products, Information Experience Design and Visual Communication students at the [Royal College of Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures) in London (Emily Groves, Jackie Ford, Jakub Pollág and Paula Arntzen), the SoundObject Mew project takes people's [love of cats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskas-purradise) to another level. Groves reveals, "Our idea was to make an object with a hint of the visual qualities of a cat, but that certainly was not a representation of one."

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 33% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Interactive Sound Sculptures:** Interactive sound sculptures offer new opportunities for engaging and immersive user experiences.
- **Sensor-based Interactive Furniture:** Sensor-based interactive furniture combines functionality with interactivity, creating unique user interactions.
- **Artificial Intelligence in Art:** Artificial intelligence technologies can be employed in creating interactive art installations, enhancing user engagement and interactivity.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Art and Design:** Art and design industries can explore the use of interactive sound sculptures and sensor-based furniture to create innovative and immersive installations.
- **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can incorporate sensor-based furniture to create products that offer both aesthetic appeal and interactive functionality.
- **Education and Entertainment:** The education and entertainment industries can utilize interactive sound sculptures to engage and captivate audiences in unique and memorable ways.

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