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Zihan Huang

Is synaesthesia possibly as a prompt for visual communication design


Is synaesthesia possibly as a prompt for visual communication design？


Project Abstract


The sensory map zine captures the diverse sounds and smells of Melbourne's Royal Botanic Gardens, transforming them into sensory maps that replace traditional text-based guides. As visitors turn each page, they are taken on a journey along a specially designed route, where they can smell the aromas and listen to the sounds of the surroundings.

This innovative approach offers a fresh, immersive experience, inviting visitors to explore the gardens through multiple senses.  The sensory maps for the Royal Botanic Gardens show how synesthesia can break design barriers, offering new ways to appreciate environments.  

While this map is highly subjective, my aim is to inspire future visual communication designers to use synesthesia, discovering new perspectives and possibilities from everyday sensory experiences.







Fig. 1 – Sensory Map zine






Fig. 2 – Smell visualization






Fig. 3 – Sound visualization