Creating spaces for
calm
creativity
inspiration
focus
Grounded in scientific research and artistic innovation, Sonaforms® offer restorative moments in workplaces or public settings – no screens, just sound and vibration through touch.
Our clients include:
Sonaforms are embedded with advanced vibration technology that turn sound into a physical sensation. Instead of hearing through speakers, users feel sound through direct contact with the wooden forms.
Sonaforms work well in breakout areas, wellness rooms, reception areas, meeting rooms, or any space where employees can pause, relax, and engage with their senses.
At TED2024, we commissioned five Sonaforms designed by TED Fellow and artist Dr Julie Freeman. This stunning sculptural furniture offered an engaging audio and tactile experience for attendees. They created a perfect spot for attendees to slow down, relax, and recalibrate in a unique way.
– Allegra Pearl, TED Conferences
In Museums
Sonaforms offer screen-free, interactive installations that allow visitors to engage with stories and soundscapes through touch – perfect for science museums, children’s exhibitions, or inclusive learning environments.
About ShapedSound
ShapedSound is an art and design studio that produces elegant sonic furniture - Sonaforms.
It was founded by Dr Julie Freeman to transform how people experience sound in everyday environments.
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FAQ
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Sonaforms are designed specifically to provide positive wellness experiences by communicating sound through structure, rather than speakers or headphones. This beautiful, tactile wooden furniture emits audio through vibration, allowing you to feel sound through your body instead of just hearing it through the ears.
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Yes - as easy as sitting down! You can walk up and simply sit, lie, lean on, or touch the furniture, and it gently vibrates and plays sound through your body - it’s that simple. Think of it like listening through touch as well as your ears, like hugging a pet!
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Sonaforms can help you feel calm, grounded, and connected. The gentle vibrations and soothing sounds allow you to re-energise, relax, and recalibrate.
For example, Sonaforms can be set up so that the vibration experience evokes feelings of lying in a peaceful meadow or calming forest canopy. You could also feel your family's heartbeats, or conversely, the sound of an eight-stroke engine – the options are limitless.
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Yes! The experience can be generic or extremely personal, imagine being able to feel the heartbeat of your children or loved ones through a Sonaform, re-connecting with them in times of need. These micro-recalibration moments remind us of what’s important, fun, or relaxing when we’re stressed or disconnected.
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Sonaforms can help reduce stress in the workspace, spark creativity, take a break or simply allow you to enjoy sound in a completely new way. They help you connect with your calm centre, and recharge through sound and touch.
