Our Projects & Initiatives
From sound-reactive acoustic pianos and vibrotactile furniture to youth language programs and award-winning ASL comedy films, explore how CymaSpace bridges the hearing and Deaf worlds through the science and art of cymatics.
Universal Music Design (UMD)
UMD envisions a world where music is not confined to the realm of sound but becomes an immersive, tangible encounter for everyone, making dance and music universally accessible.
SignKids: Arts, Play & ASL
A transformative program addressing language deprivation and strengthening bonds between Deaf parents, hearing children, and Deaf youth through creative storytelling and play.
Audiolux One System
The first-ever effects unit and lighting controller for real-time sound-reactive visuals. Intelligently translates music into light, frequency color, and movement without programming.
#seeingsounds LED Piano for OMSI
A vintage acoustic piano retrofitted with an LED matrix front panel responding in real-time to pitch and dynamics. Exhibited at the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry.
Modular Cymatic Triangles
Portable, lightweight sound-reactive geometric stage sculpture featured at PDX Pop Now! festival, accompanying dozens of live touring artists and bands.
Vibrohaptic Tactile Furniture
Custom seating engineered with acoustic transducers that convert sound frequencies into physical tactile vibration, allowing visitors to feel music in full-body detail.
"Mouth Language Device" ASL Comedy
A witty short comedy satire written and directed by Myles de Bastion poking fun at well-intentioned hearing inventors attempting to "fix" Deaf communication.
DEAFNESS + MUSIC Documentary
Compelling documentary short directed by Travis Howe (Red Lab Films) following CymaSpace founder Myles de Bastion and his journey creating visual music.
This Deaf Puppet Needs a Name
Featuring Korian "Koko" Thomas, Black DeafBlind disability advocate, introducing our custom mascot puppet and engaging children in naming and ASL storytelling.
Piccolo Violino (Giant LED Violin)
An oversized interactive stringed instrument installation illuminated by internal sound-reactive LED arrays responding dynamically to bowing and finger placements.