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KC Collins
@sounddr.bsky.social
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I do sonic UX research & consulting. Writer. Professor. Adventure seeker. Search & Rescue volunteer. Ottawa, Canada #sounddesign #sound #UX #audio 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 2d
Thanks!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 2d
Absolutely! Will share when published!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
It made me quit the platform altogether and move to ResearchGate instead.
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
Those guys actually asked to meet with me, and I thought they might have some paid work or something, but they asked me to peer review one paper for them a WEEK, for FREE! Who is doing that??
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
Oh, that's weird. If you're using a VPN that might be why (I'm not collecting IP addresses!) I've got enough now, anyway! Thank you!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
Someone actually used ChatGPT to answer. WHY???
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
Thanks Neil!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 3d
Thank you!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 4d
I could REALLY use 5 more sound people/sound designers to fill in my survey today!! Please help-- 5 minutes of your time! #sounddesign carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sonic Metaphors Survey
This study explores how people imagine the future of sound. Because sound is fleeting and difficult to describe directly, we often use metaphors—comparing a sound to a material, a natural phenomenon, ...
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 4d
😂
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 5d
ICYMI, I'm looking for sound folks to take a short survey on use of metaphors to describe sounds. If you can spare 10 minutes... TIA! carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Sonic Metaphors Survey
This study explores how people imagine the future of sound. Because sound is fleeting and difficult to describe directly, we often use metaphors—comparing a sound to a material, a natural phenomenon, ...
carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 5d
You're so lucky!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 6d
That's your view? I would never leave my home. What part of NZ is this in? (and can I move in?)
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 7d
Whooshes in Youtube videos for sure.
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
Good one! Definitely feel this.
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
yes!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
Anything unnecessary should count!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
so awful! I can't stand it now. Good example!
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
I am also all for banning the phrase "without further ado".
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
oh god, yes. and the "whoosh" to put up some lower third or text on screen
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 8d
Does sound design have a lens-flare equivalent? A trend that everyone seemed to use for a period of time and then everyone thought was incredibly cheesy a few years later?🤔 #sounddesign
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 9d
Hey all! I'm doing a quick study about how people use metaphors to describe sound. If you can spare 5-10 minutes, please take my survey! carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Thank you! #sounddesign
Sonic Metaphors Survey
This study explores how people imagine the future of sound. Because sound is fleeting and difficult to describe directly, we often use metaphors—comparing a sound to a material, a natural phenomenon, ...
carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com
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Swan and Raven Studio @swanandravenstudio.com · 24d
Drumroll please...

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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 26d
Did I ever tell you to check out Canadian shoegazers Perfume Tree? Some other indie 90s Canadians to check out on your visit: Sianspheric, Eric's Trip, 13 Engines, Jale. And Teargarden has a new album out in a couple weeks! :)
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KC Collins @sounddr.bsky.social · 28d
Thank you so much!
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