Connecting people in public spaces through music making

Royal College of Art masters project from 2018.

“Theo 3” is an acoustic musical instrument, designed to make friends and strangers collaborate on rhythm and harmonies in public spaces that are commonly used to spend time alone or with friends and family.

People in public space, opposed to how initially intended, often use public space as their private space. Initially, public space were places intended to bring people together, so they can create communities and help each other out. Through globalisation and digitisation, this is neglected more and more.

The “Theo” series is aimed at tackling this by using music as a medium to connect.