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# Sensory-Crossing Apparel
Max Binski Creates Visual Sound Interpretations

By Kateryna Topol | Published 2011-06-10 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t-shirts-that-speak-sound
References: [talent.adweek](http://talent.adweek.com/gallery/Music-on-a-Long-Thin-Wire-T-Shirt-Designs/1567549) & [designbyhumans](http://www.designbyhumans.com)

Max Binski is a huge fan of the Alvin Lucier’s song Music on a Long Thin Wire made in 1979; so much so that he has collaborated with Design by Humans to create a series of [graphic interpretations of the song](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-x-babymonster).

The first set of interpretations were made into a collection of [large prints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-days-march-1). These prints have now been adapted into t-shirts. There are three typical t-shirt images representing the high, medium and the low frequencies of the soundscape. The illustrations of these Max Binski shirts are in grayscale dots and sparks of lines ranging in size and placement based on the frequency.

The illustrations translated to t-shirts quite beautifully. The [t-shirt color selection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-pawson-1) is clean but interesting, consisting of gray, white and yellow. These t-shirts are now for sale from Max Binski directly.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.1/10
- Popularity: 50% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Sensory-crossing Apparel:** The trend of creating apparel that merges sensory experiences could benefit the fashion industry by creating unique and immersive products.
- **Graphic Sound Interpretations:** Incorporating graphic sound interpretations like those on Max Binski's t-shirts could create new opportunities for designers to explore the intersection of audio and visual art.
- **Adapting Art Prints:** The trend of adapting traditional art prints into wearable fashion like Max Binski's t-shirt collection could expand the potential market for artists and designers alike.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Fashion:** The fashion industry could utilize sensory-crossing apparel trends to create unique and engaging experiences for consumers.
- **Art:** The intersection of audio and visual art, as seen in Max Binski's graphic sound interpretations, could lead to new creative opportunities for artists and art-based businesses.
- **Design:** The adaptation of traditional art into other mediums like wearable fashion, as seen in Max Binski's t-shirt collection, could inspire new design applications in products and branding.

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