MixVox
MixVox is a musical instrument made up of three dolls. Each doll carries a different sound, so players can create personalized ‘music’ through interactions. MixVox offers a playful, accessible way to experiment with sound and rhythm, blending music creation with tactile interaction. It empowers users of all ages to express themselves musically, sparking curiosity and creativity.
MixVox is a musical instrument made up of three dolls. Each doll carries a different sound, so players can create personalized ‘music’ through interactions. MixVox offers a playful, accessible way to experiment with sound and rhythm, blending music creation with tactile interaction. It empowers users of all ages to express themselves musically, sparking curiosity and creativity.
Role
Role
Software & Hardware Developer Product Designer
Software & Hardware Developer Product Designer
Time
Time
Jan - March 2024
2 Months
Jan - March 2024
2 Months
Skills
Skills
3D Modeling (Rhino) / Arduino IDE / Python / Node.js / p5.js
3D Modeling (Rhino) / Arduino IDE / Python / Node.js / p5.js
MixVox is a simple game about sound and rhythm...
MixVox is a simple game about sound and rhythm...
We integrated physical instrument into a 1D game format. Players can navigate the dolls along the 1D line, laying down unique sounds as they go
We integrated physical instrument into a 1D game format. Players can navigate the dolls along the 1D line, laying down unique sounds as they go
Have you ever played
Have you ever played
@Incredibox
@Incredibox
@Chrome Music Lab
@Chrome Music Lab
We want to make the physical version of these!
We want to make the physical version of these!
How to Play
Player rotate the handles on the side of the dolls to move the dolls and place colored audio blocks in the sequence by:
The blue doll: brushing on the teeth
The yellow doll: tapping on the belly
The red doll:
blowing into the ears
State Disgram
Code - How to tie them together!
Lessons Learned
It’s better to make one thing that works really well instead of a lot of things that don’t really work.
Think creatively: what are the possibilities besides just literal representation
Iterate your ideas, test with users, and iterate, and test over and over
It’s better to make one thing that works really well instead of a lot of things that don’t really work.
Think creatively: what are the possibilities besides just literal representation
Iterate your ideas, test with users, and iterate, and test over and over
It’s better to make one thing that works really well instead of a lot of things that don’t really work.
Think creatively: what are the possibilities besides just literal representation
Iterate your ideas, test with users, and iterate, and test over and over
Our work featured on both @mitdesignacad and @mitarchitecture‘s instagram post!