Erika Laiche
MA work
MA work
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Invisible Audible, Erika Laiche 2015
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Experiment One
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Individualized Audio, Erika Laiche 2015
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Experiment Two, 2015
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Ears, Erika Laiche 2015
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Experiment Three
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Working Prototype, Erika Laiche 2015
Invisible Audible
Invisible Audible develops a new form of live theatrical storytelling, exploring human connections through individualized audio experiences. Theatre groups are currently facing a challenge in how to attract new audiences: to compete in an increasingly crowded media landscape and to remain economically viable in the face of decreased funding. Invisible Audible provides new tools for engaging audiences through uniquely immersive audio experiences. Individuals next to each other are able to experience completely different soundtracks to a performance without headphones, allowing them to observe, to explore, to compete, to collaborate, to laugh, to cry, to experience… as individuals.
Info
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MA Degree
School
School of Design
Programme
MA Innovation Design Engineering, 2015
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Contact
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My first job was as a stage carpenter – building large set pieces, making props, and doing other odd jobs backstage. I worked at the theatre as I was earning my engineering degree. It affected my design sensibilities and practical skills much more than I realized at the time. After university, I went out into the world as a serious engineer – working in research, in manufacturing, and in the energy sector – but nothing fulfilled me as much as my experiences backstage. Through this course, I am rekindling a passion for applying my skills to the entertaining people.
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Degrees
- BS General Engineering, Harvey Mudd College, 2006
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Exhibitions
- Smarter Faster Tougher, Design Exchange, Toronto, 2015; Work in Progress Show, Royal College of Art, London, 2015; Peace of Design, Peres Peace Center, Tel Aviv, 2014; Rio Tinto Sports Innovation Challenge, Imperial College, London, 2014; Work in Progress Show, Royal College of Art, London, 2014
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Awards
- Venture Catalyst Challenge Award, 2015; High Precision Corrosion Monitoring Sensor Assembly and System Patent Award, 2013; Magnetostrictive Sensor for Tank Floor Inspection Patent Award, 2013; Container for Sequentially Dispensing Multiple Fluids onto an Applicator Device Patent Award, 2012; Magnetostrictive Sensor Probe for Guided-Wave Inspection and Monitoring of Wire Ropes/Cables and Anchor Rods Patent Award, 2012; Virginia Double Iron Triathlon Award, 2011