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Our sound absorbent SOUNDWAVE SWELL is being exhibited at the Museum of Modern Art in New York within the context of the exhibition Born out of Necessity.

SOUNDWAVE SWELL is designed by Teppo Asikainen and absorbes sounds in the uppers upper frequency range (500 Hz and above). These panels help reduce disturbing reflections of environmental sounds, and is Eco labelled with the Nordic Swan.

The exhibition began on March 2nd and will continue until January 29th next year. This is the manifesto for Born out of Necessity:

Showcasing objects that adhere to the traditional view of design as a tool for problem-solving, Born out of Necessity offers close examination of the problems themselves—whether urgent, foreseen, or imagined. From objects that respond to pressing needs in developing countries to new solutions that are tailored to the urban environment, the exhibition examines how design intervenes across a range of experiences, including medical emergencies and natural disasters. Other objects demonstrate how products created to address specific challenges for people with disabilities can provide solutions that improve everyone’s life. Drawing on the narrative power of design, Born out of Necessity addresses a host of complex cultural developments, such as the need to incorporate environmental responsibility in everyday life, our attempts to marry ancient religious beliefs with contemporary mores, and the desire to anticipate and prevent technological and ecological quagmires.

Soundwave Swell by Offecct and Teppo Asikainen

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