Chaklam Ng
Prototype of Utensil Acoustic Enhancement Development
2023
Mixed media
Design Trust Feature Grant research "Utensil Acoustic Enhancement Development" is an innovative research project that challenges the way we experience dining by designing utensils from an acoustic harmony perspective. The prototype displayed shows the potential of the enhanced utensils to produce harmonious sounds, elevating the dining experience to new heights of enjoyment.
About Chaklam Ng
Chaklam Ng is a musical instrument inventor and sound artist based in Hong Kong, known for his innovative approach to sound and design. As the founder of Oblik Soundwork, he creates unique musical instruments and sound sculptures with unconventional interfaces. Chaklam explores the intricate communication between the instrument, the musician and the audience. He often draws inspiration from sports and games, incorporating familiar interactive elements into his projects to create unexpected soundscapes. Notable exhibitions include “The Interpreter,” a sound installation that translates language into rhythm, showcased at Art.Techs 2022, and “Pause Rec Play 2.0,” a sound collage machine inspired by mahjong at Clockenflap 2023. His recent project, “The Club,” merges a pinball machine with a turntable, featured at deTour 2024.
Chaklam is driven by the belief that every object should produce beautiful sounds. His recent projects delve into exploring the tonal qualities of everyday items, such as utensils and tableware, in a new endeavor to transform these commonplace objects into musical instruments.