Tactile Expression; Exhibition design by Studio Joseph; Photo: Matt Flynn ? Smithsonian Institution

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0600, Tactile Expression

Sonic vibrations can resonate through our skin, bones, and body. Designers use graphic patterns to explore the behavior of sound and the textures and rhythms of music. Touch merges with scent, light, and sound as we interact physically with products and environments.

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This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision.

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