Giving digital experiences
another sense.
Synesthesia explores the sense of smell as an interface. I develop olfactory display prototypes that deliver physical scents through digital control, bringing together engineering, sensory design and human–computer interaction.
The research question
Digital interfaces usually rely on sight and sound. Synesthesia asks how scent can become another channel of interaction, and what it takes to make that channel controllable and meaningful.
The work explores how olfactory feedback can sit alongside visual and auditory experiences, including potential uses in XR and multisensory learning.
From software to scent
An olfactory display works with real aromatic materials. Digital control determines the operation of a physical scent-delivery device; the scent itself is produced by those materials.
Interact with the system and select a scent experience.
Control a prototype that works with aromatic materials.
Explore scent alongside other sensory information.
The interaction connects digital control, physical delivery and human perception.
My contribution
My work spans designing olfactory display prototypes, developing interfaces and connecting the technology with scent composition and sensory education.
Building and demonstrating prototypes in the lab makes the relationship between software, electronics and the materials tangible.
A continuing exploration
Synesthesia provides a meeting point for my engineering research and perfumery practice. Directions include multisensory learning, immersive interaction and ways to introduce people to aromatic materials.
Explore the creative side of scent.
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