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Series 5Series 5Episode 12: What to expect at InfoComm 2025June 3, 2025: What to expect at InfoComm 2025 Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show.2025-06-0300 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesWhat to Expect at InfoComm 2025Graeme, Craig, Ross and Reza get together to preview InfoComm 2025, discussing what we can expect to see at the show.2025-06-0322 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 11: Special Episode with Julian TreasureAPRIL 29, 2025: Special Episode with Julian Treasure Author and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert.2025-04-2900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesSpecial Episode with Julian TreasureAuthor and famed public speaker Julian Treasure drops in and covers a wide range of audio topics drawing from his extensive experience as a sound and communication expert.2025-04-291h 14Series 5Series 5Episode 10 – Tech Talk on Networked Audio Best Practices with Ross and RezaAPRIL 22, 2025: Tech Talk on Networked Audio Best Practices Audio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution.2025-04-2200 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesTech Talk with Ross and Reza - Networked Audio Best PracticesAudio drop outs or synching issues can be caused by a variety of factors. Ross and Reza discuss the most common causes and best practices for resolution.2025-04-2224 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 9 – Hot Topic on Experiential Design with Scott SimpsonAPRIL 15, 2025: Hot Topic on Experiential Design with Scott Simpson Scott Simpson of AVI-SPL drops by to discuss experiential design projects and the crucial role audio plays in such designs.2025-04-1500 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesHot Topic - Experiential Design with Scott Simpson of AVI - SPLScott Simpson of AVI-SPL drops by to discuss experiential design projects and the crucial role audio plays in such designs.2025-04-1558 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 8: Case Study – Knotel Co-working Space with Koncept Systems’ Ernesto BlancoAPRIL 8, 2025: Knotel Case Study Craig Cooper is joined by Ernesto Blanco of Koncept Systems to discuss his company’s experience evolving from traditional audio systems to a Bluesound Professional solution for the Knotel Co-working space in Miami.2025-04-0900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesCase Study - Knotel Co-working Space with Koncept Systems' Ernesto BlancoCraig Cooper is joined by Ernesto Blanco of Koncept Systems to discuss his company’s experience evolving from traditional audio systems to a Bluesound Professional solution for the Knotel Co-working space in Miami.2025-04-0827 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 7: Partner Spotlight with Graeme HarrisonAPRIL 1, 2025: PARTNER SPOTLIGHT Graeme interviews Jeff McSpadden, a former Hollywood score composer who decided to use his musical super powers instead to improve wellness outcomes for seniors. The wide-ranging interview is a fascinating look into the science behind the relationship between music and our brains and using those insights to create wellness solutions...2025-04-0100 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Composure Co-Founder and CEO Jeff McSpaddenGraeme interviews Jeff McSpadden, a former Hollywood score composer who decided to use his musical super powers instead to improve wellness outcomes for seniors. The wide-ranging interview is a fascinating look into the science behind the relationship between music and our brains and using those insights to create wellness solutions for vulnerable populations.2025-03-301h 00Series 5Series 5Episode 6: Tech Talk with Ross Eberlin & Reza Mohammed Speaker Coverage & System DesignMARCH 25, 2025: DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS How many speakers does my space need? Where should I place them? How much amplification power is needed? Ross and Reza tackle these questions and more, providing helpful guidelines for system designers that are keen to optimize their audio installations.2025-03-2500 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesTech Talk - Speaker Coverage and System Design with Ross and RezaHow many speakers does my space need? Where should I place them? How much amplification power is needed? Ross and Reza tackle these questions and more, providing helpful guidelines for system designers that are keen to optimize their audio installations.2025-03-2531 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 5: Hot topics with Graeme Harrison – Decentralized SystemsMARCH 18, 2025: DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS How can decentralized A/V systems transform large-scale deployments? On this episode of Surroundscapes by Bluesound Professional, Graeme Harrison sits down with Nick Larkins, CEO of Qsic, to explore how AI-driven audio solutions are shaping in-store experiences and driving efficiency. Learn how Qsic’s PoE solutions and remote monitoring tools are reducing...2025-03-1800 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesHot Topic - Decentralized Systems with Qsic Co-Founder & CEO Nick LarkinsQsic is a leader in AI-driven audio solutions designed to shape memorable in-store experiences and drive incremental revenue. Hear all about Qsic’s large-scale deployment of PoE solutions and remote monitoring and configuration tools, which helped them to reduce every onsite installation into a one-day job.2025-03-1440 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 4: Case Study with Aural HiFi founder Jeremy IrwinMARCH 11, 2025: AURAL HiFi Craig Cooper of Bluesound Professional is joined by Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin to discuss using Bluesound Professional products as a commercial audio solution for his business.2025-03-1100 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesCase study - Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy IrwinCraig Cooper of Bluesound Professional is joined by Aural HiFi Founder Jeremy Irwin to discuss using Bluesound Professional products as a commercial audio solution for his business.2025-03-1126 minSeries 5Series 5Episode 3: GRAEME HARRISONMARCH 4, 2025: GRAEME HARRISON Graeme interviews Omer Brookstein, the CEO of an innovative cloud-based remote monitoring platform called Xyte. They discuss how Xyte’s platform enhances device management across the AV sector, providing manufacturers with sophisticated tools for operational efficiency and enhanced user experiences.2025-03-0400 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesPartner Spotlight - Xyte CEO Omer BrooksteinGraeme interviews Omer Brookstein, the CEO of an innovative cloud-based remote monitoring platform called Xyte. They discuss how Xyte's platform enhances device management across the AV sector, providing manufacturers with sophisticated tools for operational efficiency and enhanced user experiences.2025-03-0348 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesTech Talk - PoE Speakers with Ross and RezaA casual “fireside chat” between two of Bluesound Professional’s key technical team, Ross and Reza tackle some of the benefits, myths and mistakes that integrators come across when working with Power over Ethernet.2025-02-2329 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesHot Topic Report - ISE 2025ISE 2025 has finally come to an end after months of preparation, and what an event it was! Bluesound Professional was at the heart of the action, showcasing the latest advancements in commercial audio and engaging in insightful discussions on the future of AV technology. This year’s show reflected a major shift in the industry – one where software and ecosystem integration are taking center stage over traditional hardware innovation. Here’s a look at our key takeaways from ISE 2025, as told by our VP Graeme Harrison, and how our partners are driving change in the commercial AV landscape.2025-02-1528 minHome Tech TalkHome Tech TalkBluesound Professional with Graeme HarrisonSend us a textOn this episode we learn more about Bluesound Professional with VP and General Manager Graeme Harrison.Further Information on Bluesound Professional & The Surroundscapes Podcast:https://www.bluesoundprofessional.comhttps://www.facebook.com/bluesoundprohttps://surroundscapes.bluesoundprofessional.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/surroundscapes/id1525747742https://open.spotify.com/show/4OuGHnc6ZjAKMYyusl4aOI?si=e4593a5e9c0342abGraeme Harrison: GHarrison@lenbrook.comAustralian Distributor: info@connectedmediaaustralia.com.auFind us on social media at:http...2021-10-281h 11SurroundscapesSurroundscapesBob Boster, President - Clear-ComBob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art, how a niche artist from USA can economically plan a 20-30 date European tour and much more.2021-07-271h 23SurroundscapesSurroundscapesPaul Frazer, Never or NothingNever Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt with the pandemic lockdown by creating an immersive sound and sight stage in order to make compelling videos. We finish by talking about the use of haptic suits, in-ear monitors and VR glasses to create the live events of the future. Along the way we learn how the band changed its original name...2021-07-201h 22SurroundscapesSurroundscapesGlen Rowe, Managing Director - Kyoko & Neko TrustGlen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many and varied activities of his company Kyoto – from a recording studio featuring a ‘Drumbrella’, to rehearsal spaces, creative communities and artist management done in a new and humane way. We also talk about the charity that Glen founded – the Neko Trust – and the amazing work that it does to support and educate young creatives. We wonder just how m...2021-07-1359 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesBen Richter, Compose, Accordionist and Director of Ghost EnsembleBen Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used to help to alter people’s time horizons and better understand slow-moving but profound phenomena such as climate change. We also talk about different ways that musicians and other artists can add value to their content in order to reward true fans and find new income streams.2021-07-0659 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesJon Cotton, Founder of Poseidon MusicJon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age. He discusses the role of marketing on digital platforms in order to build global awareness and we touch on next ways to present music in a live context.2021-06-291h 30SurroundscapesSurroundscapesTheon Cross, Jazz Tuba Player and ComposerThis episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other electronic technology and making an album using just the Tuba and finally coming back to performing with an avatar-based event at SXSW.2021-06-221h 16SurroundscapesSurroundscapesImogen HeapImogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the business aspects of music and the Creative Passport and Life of a Song projects. Life of a Song: https://loas.creativepassport.net/ Creative Passport: https://www.creativepassport.net/ Imogen Heap app: https://imogenheap.app/2021-06-151h 06SurroundscapesSurroundscapesZoe Keating, Cellist and ComposerIn this episode, Zoë talks about the San Fransisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer.2021-06-0843 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesRyan Edwards, CEO and Founder - AudooWe talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights payments by producing a hardware device to capture and aggregate information on what songs are being played in public spaces and feeding this information back to performing rights organizations.2021-06-0144 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesClaire Evans, Author, ‘Broad Band’ and Singer/Songwriter, YACHTIn the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making a living as a musician in pandemic times and more. This talk is one of the most far-reaching and resonant that we have had and makes a great start to this series.2021-05-251h 08SurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 10: Bob BosterJULY 27, 2021: Bob Boster (President – Clear-Com) Bob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art,...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 10: Bob BosterJULY 27, 2021: Bob Boster (President – Clear-Com) Bob Boster runs a large manufacturer of live and broadcast communications and combines this with a side passion and profession as a sound artist. We discuss how this came about and how he manages to juggle these two threads of his life. We dive into sound art,...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 9: Paul FrazerJULY 20, 2021: Paul Frazer (Never Not Nothing) Never Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 9: Paul FrazerJULY 20, 2021: Paul Frazer (Never Not Nothing) Never Not Nothing have been described as anarchic electro psych punk noise, and Paul Frazer, one half of the band describes how it came into being with a unique launch event for industry insiders. We move on to talk about how the band progressed and then dealt...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 8: Glen RoweJULY 13, 2021: Glen Rowe (Managing Director Kyoko & Neko Trust) Glen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 8: Glen RoweJULY 13, 2021: Glen Rowe (Managing Director Kyoko & Neko Trust) Glen Rowe has had a long and very varied career in music from drumming in bands, to working for an instrument manufacturer, touring managing Muse and coming off the road in order to create projects of lasting value. He tells us about the many...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 7: Ben RichterJULY 6, 2021: Ben Richter (Composer, Accordionist, and Director of Ghost Ensemble) Ben Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 7: Ben RichterJULY 6, 2021: Ben Richter (Composer, Accordionist, and Director of Ghost Ensemble) Ben Richter has created a career with a number of different elements. He is a teacher, a performer, the director of an ensemble and a recording artist. One of the things that we discuss is active listening and how music can be used...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 6: Jon CottonJUNE 29, 2021: Jon Cotton (Founder – Poseidon Music) Jon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age....2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 6: Jon CottonJUNE 29, 2021: Jon Cotton (Founder – Poseidon Music) Jon Cotton is a producer of both artists and content and this episode really focuses on what this means. Jon talks about the role of a producer in finding ways to connect an artist to their audience and how this has changed in the digital age....2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 5: Theon CrossJUNE 22, 2021: Theon Cross (Jazz Tuba Player and Composer) This episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 5: Theon CrossJUNE 22, 2021: Theon Cross (Jazz Tuba Player and Composer) This episode covers Theon Cross’s musical beginnings, the Tomorrows Warriors project and how this changed his musical style and aspirations leading to Guildhall School of Music and Drama and then Sons of Kemet. We finish by talking about living in lockdown, discovering looping and other...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 4: Imogen HeapJUNE 15, 2021: Imogen Heap (Grammy-winning Singer and Songwriter) Imogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 4: Imogen HeapJUNE 15, 2021: Imogen Heap (Grammy-winning Singer and Songwriter) Imogen Heap is uniquely positioned to talk about new ways of composing and presenting music with her work on the MiMu gloves and the Listening Chair as well as different ways of making albums whilst staying sane and balanced. As well as this we discuss the...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 3: Zoë KeatingJUNE 8, 2021: Zoë Keating (Cellist and Composer) In this episode, Zoë talks about the San Francisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer. 2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 3: Zoë KeatingJUNE 8, 2021: Zoë Keating (Cellist and Composer) In this episode, Zoë talks about the San Francisco arts warehouse scene, hosting unique performance events, being discovered by NPR at an event reproducing the experience of a nuclear explosion and developing a multi-stranded career as a performer, technologist, composer and film scorer. 2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 2: Ryan EdwardsJUNE 1, 2021: Ryan Edwards (CEO and Founder – Audoo) We talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 2: Ryan EdwardsJUNE 1, 2021: Ryan Edwards (CEO and Founder – Audoo) We talk about the feeling of hearing your song being played in a public space, realizing that you are not making any money out of that and founding a company to do something about that. Audoo are trying to improve the process of song rights...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALSurroundscapes - by BLUSOUND PROFESSIONALEpisode 1: Claire L EvansMay 25, 2021: Claire L Evans (Author ‘Broad Band’ and Singer, songwriter YACHT) In the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEpisode 1: Claire L EvansMay 25, 2021: Claire L Evans (Author ‘Broad Band’ and Singer, songwriter YACHT) In the first episode of series 4 we cover the feminist history of computing, albums as research projects, using Google Magenta AI as a compositional tool on YACHT’s album ‘Chain Tripping’, the changes in the platform economy as seen by musicians, making...2021-05-1900 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesClaudia Holmeier, Co-Founder of Digitalanalog FestivalMusic and video festivals – in-person to streaming, and the future. Claudia and her husband Stefan founded the Digitalanalog experimental music and video festival in Germany 20 years ago. Over time, this has grown and evolved. However, in 2020 because of COVID, they held the festival as a virtual event. Claudia discusses the good and the bad points of doing this and how this will change the festival moving forward.2021-04-0638 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesDena Lowery, COO of Opus EventsThe future of corporate events, conferences and trade shows. Dena runs operation for a very large global events company who do some of the most high-profile corporate conferences, product launches and trade-show booths. She discusses how the pandemic has affected her industry, how they are adapting and what long-term changes this will bring.2021-03-301h 00SurroundscapesSurroundscapesJames Patten, Founder and CEO of Patten StudioThe use of technology to rekindle events. James has supplied cutting-edge technology solutions for events such as the Super Bowl, CES exhibition booths, fashion shows, product launches and more. He discusses various ways that this technology can be used to create more memorable virtual experiences and how these will influence events after the pandemic.2021-03-2347 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesLiz Berry, Director at HologramicaThe use of video holograms for next-generation events. Liz has had an incredibly successful and varied career as a moving-light technician, lighting designer and creative director, and more recently video holography expert and manufacturer of Holonet. She discusses how video holography is transforming both events and corporate videoconferencing.2021-03-161h 11SurroundscapesSurroundscapesJulien Lemaitre & Kevin Hinds (Pure Sets)Pivoting your business during COVID and new forms of livestreaming. Julien and Kevin have a very successful film production company but pivoted due to the pandemic as film sets were shut down to form a now highly successful company providing COVID monitoring and testing and PPE for film sets. Having been involved in some of the most innovative livestreamed concerts, they discuss how this will influence live concerts once these are possible again in-person.2021-03-0955 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesSimon Honywill, Audio Consultant at Glastonbury FestivalThe future of festivals and live concerts. Simon has been a live sound engineer for over 40 years covering events from 100-stage festivals and some of the largest classical events, to the closing ceremony of the London Paralympics and much more. He talks about how things are likely to change as live events finally are able to be staged again.2021-03-021h 12SurroundscapesSurroundscapesDave Labuskes, CEO of AxivaThe future of trade shows and the state of the AV industry. Avixa is the AV industry trade organization as well as the organizer of the largest trade shows worldwide for our industry.2021-02-2352 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesMichael Stueve, Ankrom MoisanRepresenting the view of the architect in the design of the workspace. Architects have been thought to be the enemy of the AV industry, prioritizing aesthetics over acoustics and seeing building technology as a necessary evil. This is far from the truth and Michael argues for a closer integration of our disciplines as we look to what the workplace will look like and more importantly how it will facilitate wok in the information age and beyond.2020-12-2244 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesBernd Schindler, IB SchindlerBernd runs a small but immensely innovative AV company in Germany, working for many large corporations. He talks about how his work has evolved from single-room AV design, through large integrated facilities to the current projects that he is involved in which feature rapid deployment of many sites with central monitoring and control.2020-12-1554 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesSalome Galjaardvan, Sustainability and Design ExpertSalomé is a true polymath and has had a wide-ranging career as a designer for Arup, working on architectural lighting, 3D printed structural building elements and the way people interact within companies. She is now Deputy Program Director for the Circular Economy in the city of Amsterdam. She talks to us about how we can come back from this pandemic stronger – in the workplace, at home and in the built environment in general. https://www.amsterdam.nl/en/policy/sustainability/circular-economy/ https://www.kateraworth.com/doughnut/ https://doughnuteconomics.org/2020-12-0845 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesEvan Benway, Joint Managing Director of Moodsonic/Sound AgencyEvan headed the Habitat team at Plantronics before founding Moodsonic with Julian Treasure. He talks about the effect of adding soundscapes composed of natural sounds into the workspace in order to increase productivity, enhance privacy and provide wellbeing.2020-12-0142 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesCraig Jansen, Managing Director of IdibriCraig is the founder of the large, innovative AV consultancy Idibri. He talks to us about changes in the way people present information and work, as well as commonalities between different market sectors.2020-11-2456 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesChristine Congdon and Rebecca Charbauski, SteelcaseChristine Congdon (Editor 360 Magazine & Director, Global Research Communications, Steelcase) and Rebecca Charbauski (Brand Communications Project Leader, Steelcase) Steelcase are arguably the world’s leading supplier of office environments and have long been respected for their innovation in helping define the future of the spaces that we work in. We talk about this work in the past, the effect of the current pandemic and how the workspace will look, sound and feel once we move back into it.2020-11-1756 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesJosef Hargrave, Associate Director, Global Foresight Leader, ArupArup Foresight department researches global trends affecting all aspects of life. Josef talks to us about how these megatrends are affecting how people are working and where this work is getting done. foresight.arup.com inspire.arup.com2020-11-1046 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesDave Rahn, Founder of Custom ChannelsDave Rahn founded Custom Channels, one of the earliest streaming business music services in the world. Rahn talks about his personal history in radio and music programming, and his path as music distribution evolved in the age of the internet. Rahn also discusses the role of human curation in creating the right music experience for both employees and customers in a commercial environment.2020-09-0843 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesJames Patten, Patten StudioPatten Studio is a leader in creating remarkable experiences fusing technology and art to create installations such as a 100-foot interactive video wall for Intel’s CES booth, kinetic instruments for Björk, a SuperBowl halftime show and much more. Dr James Patten talks about his time at MIT Media Lab and how it led to the creation of a company delivering experiences melding sound, light and movement with technology throughout the world.2020-09-0129 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesMatteo Luppi, Founder and CEO of SoundMachineMatteo Luppi, the founder and CEO of the business music service SoundMachine talks about music licensing in commercial environments and creating branded experiences in thoughtful ways. An important part of the discussion will cover the role of SoundMachine in helping businesses to rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic.2020-08-2529 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesRob Anders, CEO of NiioRob Anders is the founder and CEO of Niio, the leader in the curation and deployment of video art, from digital photography through to augmented and virtual reality experiences. Niio hosts the world’s largest collection of video art and Rob talks about the importance of adapting to ever-changing consumer standards and his vision to eliminate black screens in public spaces and replace them with inspiring content.2020-08-1836 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesNick Larkins, Qsic Co-FounderQsic is a highly innovative business music service from Australia and Nick Larkins, its Co-founder talks about how it came to be and especially how it is different from other business music services. Larkins discusses the ability of cloud processing technologies and data analytics to serve unique customer experiences to each store within a chain, while keeping within brand guidelines.2020-08-1131 minSurroundscapesSurroundscapesJulian Treasure, Founder of The Sound Agency and MoodsonicThe first episode of the mini-series features five-time TED Talk speaker, Julian Treasure, who explores the use of sound in business. The conversation moves through a number of topics covering everything from audio branding, the practicalities of voice control in commercial environments, and the psychological impacts of certain frequencies and tempos of music on consumer behavior.2020-07-301h 05Discover Virtual Reality Design PodcastDiscover Virtual Reality Design PodcastEpisode 10: "What makes an immersive experience meaningful?”Episode 10: “What makes an immersive experience meaningful?” In our final episode of Season 1, we cover the following: - What’s up: Dooley’s upcoming trip to Asia, Aki’s recap of Surroundscapes immersive audio event - Question of the month debrief: Best VR audio - Vocabulary: 'Meaning' in interaction design - Peer review: assigning a new title for next episode We will be back for Season 2 in September!2019-07-2500 min