As a design enthusiast, I have had the privilege of exploring various design technologies during my tenure at Parsons. Below are some of the projects I have undertaken that have helped sharpen my design skills, passion and dedication towards my creative practice.
The first ever quantum design jam held by IBM in collaboration with Parsons School of Design was an event that brought together the worlds of quantum computing and art. This event challenged students to create innovative art projects using quantum computing in either music or visual art.
My group developed this song created using Quantum Music Playground, a tool developed by James Weaver at the IBM quantum computing team. This tool allows users to create music using quantum algorithms, providing a unique and creative way to explore the possibilities of quantum computing in music composition. The Quantum Music Playground works by mapping quantum circuits to musical notes and then using the output of those circuits to generate sound. The tool also allows users to adjust the parameters of the circuits, such as the number of qubits and gates used, to create different sounds and musical styles.
The project developed by the team using Quantum Music Playground showcased the potential of quantum computing in music composition. The song was created using a quantum circuit that implemented a quantum version of the Fourier transform, which is commonly used in digital signal processing and audio analysis. The resulting music was a fusion of classical and electronic music styles, with a unique sound that was distinctly quantum. This project and others developed during the quantum design jam demonstrate the potential for quantum computing to be used in creative and artistic applications. By exploring the possibilities of quantum computing in music and visual art, we can gain new insights into the power of this emerging technology and its potential to transform a range of fields.
