Designing the iPhone's Magic Flute - Ge Wang

Explore the design and impact of Ocarina, one of the first iPhone apps that revolutionized mobile music-making and social interaction. Delve into this Stanford seminar as Ge Wang, Assistant Professor at Stanford's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics, provides a retrospective analysis of Ocarina's development, interaction design, and cultural significance. Gain insights into the app's innovative features, including its role as an expressive musical instrument, anonymous social experience, and catalyst for future technology-mediated artifacts. Examine the evolution of app-based mobile computing and its influence on musical expression and social exchange. Learn about Wang's extensive background in computer music, software design, and mobile app development, including his work with ChucK programming language, Stanford Laptop Orchestra, and co-founding Smule. Discover the design principles behind popular apps like Magic Piano and Leaf Trombone: World Stage, and understand how they've shaped the intersection of engineering, art, and design in music technology.

Intro
Demo
Artifact
Design
Social Experiment
Interaction Design
Spirals
Chuck
Jack
Sauna Glider
Sonic Lighter
NASCAR vs NPR
Why is it so popular
Game Design
Other Music Making Games
Peace on Earth
Conclusion