KC Collins
@sounddr.bsky.social
I do sonic UX research & consulting. Writer. Professor. Adventure seeker. Search & Rescue volunteer. Ottawa, Canada #sounddesign #sound #UX #audio 🇨🇦 🇬🇧
I think about sound even more than I used to now that I tend to second-screen a lot. It's even more critical to telling the story than it was before we were all distracted!
The Changing Role of Sound Design in Streaming Era Cinema filmthreat.com/features/the...
The Changing Role of Sound Design in Streaming Era Cinema filmthreat.com/features/the...
Discover how modern movies and streaming originals are revolutionizing sound design with spatial audio, immersive formats, and thematic motifs, and examine the impact these innovations have on viewer engagement and critical reception.
filmthreat.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:06 PM
I think about sound even more than I used to now that I tend to second-screen a lot. It's even more critical to telling the story than it was before we were all distracted!
The Changing Role of Sound Design in Streaming Era Cinema filmthreat.com/features/the...
The Changing Role of Sound Design in Streaming Era Cinema filmthreat.com/features/the...
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Another request, music tech community (esp in Australia) pls give this a boost. A fully-funded 4-year PhD at UNSW Art & Design, working with 256 speaker array with sensor array tracking human responses to audio. The project investigates sound in the art gallery. www.unsw.edu.au/research/hdr...
ARC-funded project - From noise to signal: improving sonic experiences in the gallery
www.unsw.edu.au
December 8, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Another request, music tech community (esp in Australia) pls give this a boost. A fully-funded 4-year PhD at UNSW Art & Design, working with 256 speaker array with sensor array tracking human responses to audio. The project investigates sound in the art gallery. www.unsw.edu.au/research/hdr...
How sound design influences city life london-post.co.uk/how-sound-de... Wish more cities/urban planners thought about sound!
How sound design influences city life - London Post
Sound design is transforming urban environments, enhancing everyday experiences through strategic auditory elements. Cities are increasingly incorporating these techniques to improve the quality of li...
london-post.co.uk
December 7, 2025 at 4:10 PM
How sound design influences city life london-post.co.uk/how-sound-de... Wish more cities/urban planners thought about sound!
Gehry was my favourite architect, and I made a pilgrimage to see several of his buildings IRL. This one is Dancing House, in Prague. RIP to a real legend.
December 5, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Gehry was my favourite architect, and I made a pilgrimage to see several of his buildings IRL. This one is Dancing House, in Prague. RIP to a real legend.
Filed my formal legal class action complaint against Anthropic for stealing my work. Let's see if I actually get paid. AI = Theft.
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Filed my formal legal class action complaint against Anthropic for stealing my work. Let's see if I actually get paid. AI = Theft.
How to hear AI-generated or heavily edited audio www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-he...
How to hear AI-generated or heavily edited audio
AI-generated audio keeps improving, but our ears are still remarkably good at telling when something does not behave like real sound. You do not need special tools or training.
www.linkedin.com
November 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
How to hear AI-generated or heavily edited audio www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-he...
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Band applications open for 2026 LOUD WOMEN Fests in Berlin, NYC and London – and Rebellion Introducing Stage on LOUD WOMEN Sunday!
This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh,…
This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh,…
Band applications open for 2026 LOUD WOMEN Fests in Berlin, NYC and London – and Rebellion Introducing Stage on LOUD WOMEN Sunday!
This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, New York, Halifax Nova Scotia ... and before the year is out we’ll also have taken a trip down under to Sydney and Melbourne too! In 2026, we’re going just as hard. And if you’re a woman or non-binary musician, you can join us too...
loudwomen.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Band applications open for 2026 LOUD WOMEN Fests in Berlin, NYC and London – and Rebellion Introducing Stage on LOUD WOMEN Sunday!
This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh,…
This year, LOUD WOMEN has been celebrating 10 years of championing women and non-binary musicians globally. We’ve held events in London, Bristol, Edinburgh,…
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Busy weekend training with Search and Rescue teams from all over Ontario. We had a simulated tornado and flood along with very real snow and wind!
November 17, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Busy weekend training with Search and Rescue teams from all over Ontario. We had a simulated tornado and flood along with very real snow and wind!
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Did you know, in the 1980s guns went "poo poo!" ?
November 8, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Did you know, in the 1980s guns went "poo poo!" ?
I am studying for my wilderness first responder exams and have discovered that I'm suffering from mild hypothermia.
November 7, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I am studying for my wilderness first responder exams and have discovered that I'm suffering from mild hypothermia.
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, ...
carletonu.az1.qualtrics.com
October 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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_...
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
October 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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_...
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
October 21, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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
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
October 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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
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Drumroll please...
HELLO//GOODBYE is a charity bundle containing 203 games for only $12. Every dollar goes directly to Virginia charities providing free legal aid to people facing injustice. Available now until November 5th.
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HELLO//GOODBYE is a charity bundle containing 203 games for only $12. Every dollar goes directly to Virginia charities providing free legal aid to people facing injustice. Available now until November 5th.
itch.io/b/3276/hello...
October 5, 2025 at 4:55 AM
Drumroll please...
HELLO//GOODBYE is a charity bundle containing 203 games for only $12. Every dollar goes directly to Virginia charities providing free legal aid to people facing injustice. Available now until November 5th.
itch.io/b/3276/hello...
HELLO//GOODBYE is a charity bundle containing 203 games for only $12. Every dollar goes directly to Virginia charities providing free legal aid to people facing injustice. Available now until November 5th.
itch.io/b/3276/hello...
I have a page for my forthcoming book now-- no cover yet, can't wait to see what they come up with! mitpress.mit.edu/978026205373...
Sonic UX
Most user experience (UX) research prioritizes what users see and touch—but what about what they hear? Sound is a powerful, often overlooked layer of u...
mitpress.mit.edu
September 30, 2025 at 7:27 PM
I have a page for my forthcoming book now-- no cover yet, can't wait to see what they come up with! mitpress.mit.edu/978026205373...
Immersive soundscapes are transforming London’s cultural landscape www.londondaily.news/immersive-so...
Immersive soundscapes are transforming London's cultural landscape | London Daily News
London’s cultural venues are experiencing a transformation through the integration of immersive soundscapes. These sound experiences enhance audience engagement by creating dynamic atmospheres. This a...
www.londondaily.news
September 24, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Immersive soundscapes are transforming London’s cultural landscape www.londondaily.news/immersive-so...
How Sound Design Influences Marketing & Branding: A Conversation with Karsten Kjems – Part 1 voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/audio-b...
How Sound Design Influences Marketing & Branding: A Conversation with Karsten Kjems - Part 1 - Jodi Krangle
Join me this week in "How Sound Design Influences Marketing & Branding" with my guest Karsten Kjems of Sonic Minds & learn why sound sells.
voiceoversandvocals.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
How Sound Design Influences Marketing & Branding: A Conversation with Karsten Kjems – Part 1 voiceoversandvocals.com/blog/audio-b...
The Future of Sound Design with Text to Music Generators omnisizes.com/tech/the-fut... My question: Can people hear the difference?
The Future of Sound Design with Text to Music Generators - Sizes of Objects and Stuff
Explore how text-to-music generators are shaping the future of sound design, blending AI creativity with limitless musical possibilities.
omnisizes.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Future of Sound Design with Text to Music Generators omnisizes.com/tech/the-fut... My question: Can people hear the difference?
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Back from 10 days with the SARVAC Humanitarian Workforce helping out with the wildfires in Newfoundland. If you can afford to spare a few $, donation link www.redcross.ca Gov't will match $2 for every dollar donated right now.
Helping To Strengthen Resiliency - Canadian Red Cross
Learn about the Canadian Red Cross Society including who we are, where we work, what we do, volunteering and donating.
www.redcross.ca
August 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Back from 10 days with the SARVAC Humanitarian Workforce helping out with the wildfires in Newfoundland. If you can afford to spare a few $, donation link www.redcross.ca Gov't will match $2 for every dollar donated right now.