Crafting Sonic Expression: Malleable Instruments as Catalysts for Participatory Sound Experiences

This doctoral research investigates how malleable instruments with distinctive interactive qualities can enhance participatory sound experiences.Building on two decades of creative practice in interactive arts and noise performance, I explore the intersection of materiality, agency, and participation through tactile, deformable interfaces that use soft circuitry and AI to facilitate improvisational play and collaborative expression.This expanded abstract summarises my rationale, research journey, methodology, findings to date, and anticipated contributions.