About Me
Matti Luhtala
I am a researcher and designer. From background in interactive sound design, my key knowledge areas are in concept design, interaction design, user experience design, sound design and software/hardware prototyping. Through my works I study how explorative interaction can be used for enabling expression by means of aesthetic aspects of interaction. In particular, methodology and tools are studied in collaborative and playful music creation contexts.
I envision the future of interactive performance tools from an aesthetical interactive experience perspective where the user is seen as an improvisator and the interaction between the users through the digital environment a situation of play. By means of the explorative technologies, the users are able to participate in various creative activities.
I can provide design consultancy and services in research, concept design, implementation and evaluation of the final product. To gain desired design results I utilize a first-class network of established freelancers to help meet the projects needs. We are designers, artists, musicians and researchers. Our expertise covers a wide range of advanced interactive solutions for new media and ubiquitous environments. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please contact me via email or by phone.
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Ph.D. Research Plan – Abstract and Artistic Statement
My research plan was approved. That is, from now on I am Doctor of Philosophy candidate. Hmm. that sounds kind of nice : ) My home university is now University of Tampere in the unit of TAUCHI, which is an abbreviation of Tampere Unit for Computer-Human Interaction. I think good news are meant to be shared. Therefore, here is a post representing my research plan’s abstract and artistic statement. Matti... read more
Travel Report – NIME2011, Oslo Norway
Here is a short travel story presentation of my trip to NIME 2011 conference. The conference was held in Oslo Norway at the University of Oslo. In the presentation slides is represented some of the activities I participated during the days. Very nice experience indeed. Nime 2011 Travel Report View more presentations from Matti Luhtala Poster On below is our poster presented at the NIME 2011. Thank... read more
Designing a Music Creation Tool for Music Therapists
This research applies an action research approach to develop new music technologies by co-designing with the music therapists, in order to develop in situ and improve the adoption of novel technologies. The proof-of-concept software utilizes Guitar Hero guitar controllers, and the software allows the music therapist to personalize interaction mappings between the physical and digital instrument components.... read more
Publications
[2011] – Luhtala, M., Kymäläinen,T & Plomp, J. (2011). Designing Music Performance Space for Persons with Intellectual Learning Disabilities. NIME 2011, Oslo, Norway: ACM. Designing Music Performance Space for Persons with Intellectual Learning Disabilities
Music of The Spheres in the Masters of Arts 2010
Music of the Spheres (or MOTS) installation was presented in the Masters of Arts 2010. The MOTS is production part of my master’s thesis for Aalto University School of Art and Design – department of Media in the unit of Media Lab. MOA 2010 took place near Senaatintori in May 12 th to June 16 th 2010. Once a year arranged the Masters of Arts exhibition is a celebration as well as... read more
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