Month: March 2023

Projects, Uncategorized

Sound Project: Clothing Overconsumption Acts

Fizza Ahmed |

In this project, you are in the point of view of the consumer. The person who is influenced by what they see online, who follows up with trends and what’s “in” and “out,” who wants to look like the best version of themselves. But, although it can be difficult, there are more pressing things to be dealt with.

References

“Keeping clothing in use to reduce waste: thredUP.” Ellen MacArthur Foundation, ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/keeping-clothing-in-use-to-save-us-money-and-reduce-waste-thredup.

Mulhern, Owen. “The 10 Essential Fast Fashion Statistics.” Earth.org, 24 July 2022, ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-examples/keeping-clothing-in-use-to-save-us-money-and-reduce-waste-thredup.

“Textiles: Material-Specific Data.” EPA, United States Environmental Agency, www.epa.gov/facts-and-figures-about-materials-waste-and-recycling/textiles-material-specific-data.

Credits (in order of appearance)

“Why Your Wardrobe isn’t Working for You (& easy fixes!).” Youtube, uploaded by Lydia Tomlinson, 13 February 2023, youtu.be/dnwkCbSovlw.

“Easy Spring Trends You Can Actually Wear | Spring 2023 Fashion Trends | Spring Fashion 2023 #trends.” Youtube, uploaded by Sisters Guide to Style, 1 February 2023, youtu.be/n6hTycIk5LE.

“Why I Would Never Wear This (and small tweaks so it suits my style).” Youtube, uploaded by Lydia Tomlinson, 28 February 2023, youtu.be/dGVMu6rwLs0.

“Dos and Don’ts of Coats.” Youtube, uploaded by Lydia Tomlinson, 16 January 2023, youtu.be/Pj1Ybl5aTE0.

“CB Radio Static 8,” Epidemic Sound, www.epidemicsound.com/track/FiEjbnkp3R/.

“Radio Small Static 1.” Epidemic Sound, www.epidemicsound.com/track/R1gizPnJcz/.

Newscaster Voiceover, recorded by Nick Taylor.

“Shop Scanner Sound Effect / Checkout Scanner Sounds / Grocery Scan Beep Sound Sample.” Youtube, uploaded by Played N Faved – Sound Effects & Stock Footage, 31 March 2021, youtu.be/7Q_oQmRJvtk.

“Making the Most Out of my Summer Wardrobe – How to Style for Winter.” Youtube, uploaded by Lydia Tomlinson, 23 February 2023, youtu.be/ISjtWC5oKR4.

Blog Posts, Uncategorized

Blog Post #4: Sonic Walk Reflection

Fizza Ahmed |

I first looked around for sounds on the same floor of our classroom. As soon as I went into the same hallway as the elevators, I immediately heard the sound of a generator making noise behind a door and decided to record it. Just afterwards, I heard the water fountain’s machine turn on and recorded that as well.

During this activity, I listened carefully to all the sounds around me, much more than I would have otherwise. As I walked around campus, I had my eyes and ears open to investigate what I could capture. I recorded all sorts of sounds from a locker opening and closing, to newspapers being picked from a stand, to steps in an echoey stairway, to crinkle of a chips bag.

One of my personal favorites of the sounds I recorded, and an unusual one too, came from a vending machine. But it wasn’t something dispensing, or the opening of the little gate, but instead the sound of the eject button being pushed. It had sounded very clear and crisp, and I believe one could use it to represent another object.