SOUNDeSCAPE: New dimension on your escapes

Dear readers,

We are pleased to introduce you “SOUNDeSCAPE”, an Innovative App which connects immersive soundscapes with emotional intelligence and ecological consciousness.

This quote from R. Murray Schaffer, composer, writer, music educator, and environmentalist best known for his World Soundscape Project, became the inspiration for this innovative app. With a passion for innovation, we are dedicated to developing groundbreaking solutions that tackle the challenges of today and shape the possibilities of tomorrow.

Research

By doing some research we came back with our possible competitors. We realised that Greece has a lack of apps based on the soundscape. Here are our two competitors:

1. EchoLoci: an Innovating project for the recording of biodiversity, through audio & image, in the livestock trails of Zagori. You can tour the livestock areas of Zagori through the App of the transparent sound map “EchoLoci map”.

2. SoundWalk — Echoes: an app that introduces you to Eleusis through its sounds! Through Echoes.xyz app, a special soundwalk is available for those visitors of the city who wish to have a unique listening experience while wandering in Eleusis.

! Really innovative apps and different, but we needed something more inclusive. “SOUNDeSCAPE” will take action in Greece’s National Parks and big cities (Athens).

Now let’s take a deep dive into the problem.

Nowadays, there’s a huge concern about Climate Change and its consequences. Around the world, most publics believe global climate change is a pressing concern. 84% of people thinks that Climate change is a very important issue in Global level. 10% of people thinks that Climate change is the most important issue in Global level but only 1 out of 10 is aware of his personal responsibility for all this damage. People need to know the planet and take care of it. The lack of applications related to the soundscapes of our country’s national parks & the necessity to contact nature gives us the opportunity to build an app that can provide people, both of them.

We should not forget that fast paced life as well as incomplete knowledge fail to connect both adults and kids with nature, although exploring nature and its sounds is a great opportunity of creativity, knowledge and sensitization.

Sources: Buxton Analysis & Reasearch: University of Thessaly

Here comes another problem. People with visual impairments are unable to explore the city & places of natural interest with pleasure and easy information accessibility.

IAB: International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness

What is the solution to all these problems?

“SOUNDeSCAPE”: A soundwalking app that facilitates a unique listening experience that encourages the environment more attentively & in depth. Users are about to become more mindful listeners and deepen their connection with nature. Exploring, Educating & Entertaining are their benefits.

How easy is it to use “SOUNDeSCAPE”?

“SOUNDeSCAPE”, is very easy to use. They only thing you have to do is to download the app and enable your gps. The prices are affordable. We are gonna have a freemium model and then a low cost subscription. Our high quality audio & the combination of dynamic features (e.g. soundwalk without the use of data or Wifi) are only the start.

Key Partners

An application like this, with a special contribution to various social groups and the environment itself, must have strong partners by its side. Hellenic Ministry of Tourism, Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Energy & Climate change, Hellenic Ministry of development, Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs are some of our possible key partners. We expect the contribution of HFRIs’ & the Hellenic Association of Blinds’ as well. Last but not least we are going to need specialists, developers and the parents of course.

Customer Segments

“SOUNDeSCAPE” is an application aimed at a wide age and social range. People with environmental sensitivities, people with disabilities, people who want to relax after a tiring day at work in nearby places, people who want to relax and feel free, families who want to make an entertaining excursion or teams who want to explore nature in a different way, can rely on “SOUNDeSCAPE”. Our app can be also used for educated School excursions.

Now is the time!

Considering that the consumer audio market size is valued at USD 196,324 million, by 2028 is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 14.10% in the forecast period of 2021 to 2028 & the high demand for infotainment devices is expected to influence the growth of consumer audio market over the forecast period of 2021 to 2028, it’s the perfect time for our app to glow.

So, if you liked our idea, spread it around!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us by email or visit our Website.

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Team Members: Nikos Chalkias, Maria Papalani, Ioanna Banpouri

Special thanks to our Professor Betty Tsakarestou & our mentor Domnika Skreta (Head of Marketing & Communications at ANTENNA AUDIO, member of Antenna Group).

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