Creative use of soundscape/smellscape protocols for integrated spatial understandings

Jieling Xiao; Francesco Aletta; PerMagnus Lindborg

doi:10.3397/IN_2024_3325

Creative use of soundscape/smellscape protocols for integrated spatial understandings

Jieling Xiao^*
, Francesco Aletta
, PerMagnus Lindborg

^*Corresponding author for this work

School of Creative Media

Research output: Conference Papers › RGC 31A - Invited conference paper (refereed items) › Yes › peer-review

Abstract

This paper reviews an experimental workshop exploring creative ways to use soundscape and smellscape protocols for better spatial understandings. It aims to find out how visual methods such as drawing and making could contribute to the recall process. The reflections of the experimental work address the challenge of gaining integrated spatial information of the sonic and olfactory environments through the current approach based on protocols (e.g. psychoacoustic parameters such as eventful-monotonous, vibrant-chaotic, etc.) and interviews. The protocol is found useful to get an abstract impression of the overall soundscape and smellscape with sound and smell marks. Sound memories are found less object-related whilst smell memories are expressed less in sketches. The discussion suggests a more structured narrative approach will be useful when integrating such artistic methods for spatial details. The sketching and objects making task stimulates crossmodal recall of auditory and olfactory memories.

Original language	English
Pages	3437-3443
Number of pages	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3397/IN_2024_3325
Publication status	Published - 4 Oct 2024
Event	53^rd International Congress & Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Inter-Noise 2024): from Jules Verne’s world to multi-disciplinary approaches for Acoustics & Noise Control Engineering - La Cité Nantes Congress Centre, Nantes, France Duration: 25 Aug 2024 → 29 Aug 2024 https://internoise2024.org/

Conference

Conference	53^rd International Congress & Exposition on Noise Control Engineering (Inter-Noise 2024)
Place	France
City	Nantes
Period	25/08/24 → 29/08/24
Internet address	https://internoise2024.org/

Bibliographical note

Full text of this publication does not contain sufficient affiliation information. With consent from the author(s) concerned, the Research Unit(s) information for this record is based on the existing academic department affiliation of the author(s)

Funding

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions from the workshop participants and fund to support this studyfrom the UK Acoustic Network Plus and Conference Mobility Network Fund from Birmingham City University. The work presented in this paper was partially supported by a grant from the Research Grants Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, China to PerMagnus Lindborg (GRF #11605622 – CityU project #9043455).

Research Keywords

soundscape
smellscape
spatial analysis
memory
art
design
crossmodal

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5 RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication)
2 RGC 44 - Performance and participation in exhibits
1 RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author)
1 RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (without host publication)

An Approach to Sensory Heritage Policy through Soundscape and Smellscape
LINDBORG, P., LAM, L. H., KAM, Y. C. & XIAO, J., 2025, Proceedings of the 11th Convention of the European Acoustics Association Forum Acusticum / EuroNoise 2025. Daniel de la Prida, Jaime Ramis & María Machimbarrena (eds.). European Acoustics Association, EAA, p. 4519-4524 6 p. (Proceedings of Forum Acusticum).
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review

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Spatializing Sensory Memory Through Sketching and Making
Xiao, J. & Lindborg, P., May 2025, The Senses and Memory. Dupuis, C. (ed.). Vernon Press, p. 25-46
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 12 - Chapter in an edited book (Author) › peer-review
Multimodal Hong Kong: Perceiving pedestrian footbridge spaces in a high-density area through soundscape and smellscape perspectives
YUE, R., LINDBORG, P., IKESHIRO, R. & GUI, R., 2024, Proceedings of INTER-NOISE 2024. Institute of Noise Control Engineering, p. 725-735 11 p. (INTER-NOISE and NOISE-CON Congress and Conference Proceedings).
Research output: Chapters, Conference Papers, Creative and Literary Works › RGC 32 - Refereed conference paper (with host publication) › peer-review
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1 Active

GRF: Multimodal Hong Kong: Documenting Sensory Cultural Heritage through Soundscape and Smellscape.
Lindborg, P. M. (Principal Investigator / Project Coordinator), Aletta, F. (Co-Investigator), Liew, K. (Co-Investigator), MATSUDA, Y. (Co-Investigator) & XIAO, J. (Co-Investigator)
1/01/23 → …
Project: Research

1 Talk/lecture
1 Visiting an external academic institution

Symposium on Sensory Dimensions in Heritage and Beyond: Exploring Soundscapes and Smellscapes
Aletta, F. (Speaker), Lindborg, P. M. (Invited Speaker), XIAO, J. (Speaker), Bembibre, C. (Speaker) & Torriani, G. (Speaker)
1 Jul 2024
Activity: Talk/lecture or presentation › Talk/lecture
City University of Birmingham
LINDBORG, P. M. (Visiting Researcher)
10 Apr 2023 → 15 Apr 2023
Activity: Visiting an external institution › Visiting an external academic institution

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Creative use of soundscape/smellscape protocols for integrated spatial understandings

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Bibliographical note

Funding

Research Keywords

RGC Funding Information

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Research output

An Approach to Sensory Heritage Policy through Soundscape and Smellscape

Spatializing Sensory Memory Through Sketching and Making

Multimodal Hong Kong: Perceiving pedestrian footbridge spaces in a high-density area through soundscape and smellscape perspectives

Projects

GRF: Multimodal Hong Kong: Documenting Sensory Cultural Heritage through Soundscape and Smellscape.

Activities

Symposium on Sensory Dimensions in Heritage and Beyond: Exploring Soundscapes and Smellscapes

City University of Birmingham

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