Working prototype; Metal, plastics, electronics
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0406, Vibeat Tactile Audio Device, 2016
Its medium is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrit3ghotte&.
Two circular pods are attached to the table. Touch the pods with both hands to feel music as vibration. Vibeat was designed by Liron Gino, a graduate of Jerusalem's Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, Israel. These jewelry-like pieces are designed to be worn as a bracelet, brooch, or necklace. The device can be used while wearing a headset (i.e. listening and feeling simultaneously) or by itself, without hearing.
Liron Gino (Israel, born 1989); Courtesy of Liron Gino
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Working prototype
Metal, plastic, electronics
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Appearance models
These objects represent how the product will look and feel when manufactured. Two small, round, black disks fit in a lozenge-shaped carrying case. The bracelet and necklace each have a black cord and a silver-toned clasp. The pin attachment clips to the user's clothing.
Metal, plastic
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Video, 2:00 minutes
Photography and editing: Alexandra Vakovleva; Soundtrack: Yaron Eigenstein
 
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- iPod Digital Music Player Digital Music Player
 - plastic, polycarbonate, stainless steel, electronic components.
 - Gift of David and Kelly Theresa Linton.
 - 2009-49-1
 
- iPod Shuffle Digital Media Player, 2009
 - aluminum, glass, stainless steel.
 - Gift of Apple.
 - 2010-34-7
 
Our curators have highlighted 1 object that are related to this one.
- 0601, Tactile Headset, 2014–17
 - Senses.0601
 
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	This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition The Senses: Design Beyond Vision.