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Sound-Absorbing Algorithm Images

TURF Design Converts Wall Art Into Sound-Absorbing Images

— June 17, 2021 — Art & Design
Scanlines by TURF Design is an algorithmic system that converts wall art into sound-absorbing images. This new technology adds a tactile element to the image-to-sound conversion, transforming any image into sound-absorbing PET felt panels.

TURF's algorithm converts these images into two-dimensional panels using a system programmed to measure the intensity of color shades within an image. Each panel boasts a line-by-line dimensionality reminiscent of the cathode ray tube television programming.

It is common for architects and designers to experience spatial, visual, or acoustic issues when putting together a space. TURF CEO explains: "TURF works to build systems that solve these simultaneously – in a literal sense, SCanlines reveals the art of acoustics and our drive to create unparalleled solutions."

Image Credit: Design Milk
Trend Themes
1. Algorithmic Sound Absorption - Algorithmic systems like TURF Design's Scanlines can convert wall art into sound-absorbing panels.
2. Tactile Image-to-sound Conversion - TURF Design's PET felt panels add a tactile element to the conversion of images to sound-absorbing surfaces.
3. Line-by-line Dimensionality - The panels made by TURF's algorithm boast a line-by-line dimensionality that enhances the texture of the design and the acoustics of a space.
Industry Implications
1. Interior Design - TURF Design's Scanlines technology offers interior designers an innovative solution that enhances both the aesthetic appeal and the acoustics of a space.
2. Architecture - TURF's algorithmic system that converts images into sound-absorbing panels can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for architects seeking to solve spatial, visual, or acoustic issues in their designs.
3. Art - By converting art into sound-absorbing panels, TURF Design is creating a new way for artists to combine visual and tactile sensations and showcase their creativity in innovative ways.
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