synthesi

> exhibit design
> point cloud management
> 3d animation
> data sonification

Synthesi is an augmented acoustic reality project that uses data sonification to narrate and enhance the experience of a place, with a particular focus on cultural heritage sites. It stems from a reflection on museum fatigue — the physical and mental exhaustion caused by an overload of visual stimuli and information — and on the role of technology within cultural heritage contexts.

Synthesi embraces a non-invasive approach, centered on the human experience and sensitive to the surrounding environment. It avoids the use of augmented or virtual reality headsets, which often come between the visitor and the physical space, creating a sense of detachment and alienation.

The project also explores a possible application of this system through the rock of San Marino, a geological formation and cultural symbol of the territory. At the core of the experience is the sonification of geological data, delivered to the user through bone conduction headphones. The sound is triggered by direct contact with the physical object, or—when that's not feasible — through a specially designed replica.

designed in 2024
a project by Fabio Caponetto, Gaia Zuccaro, Giulia Costantini and Marta Gulino,
supervision by Roberto Saponelli
with the support of PROTESA