Orphiq

Orphiq

Problem

Problem

Music has a profound effect on mood, focus, and well-being—but most streaming platforms categorize sound only by genre, artist, or popularity. There’s no easy way to intentionally select music based on its impact on consciousness: whether to support deep rest, creative flow, or focused alertness. Likewise, the inner experience of sound is largely invisible, leaving the relationship between audio and mental state underexplored.

Year

2025

Industry

Music, Technology

Scope of work

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Product Design

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Development

Timeline

12 weeks

Problem

Music has a profound effect on mood, focus, and well-being—but most streaming platforms categorize sound only by genre, artist, or popularity. There’s no easy way to intentionally select music based on its impact on consciousness: whether to support deep rest, creative flow, or focused alertness. Likewise, the inner experience of sound is largely invisible, leaving the relationship between audio and mental state underexplored.

Year

2025

Industry

Music, Technology

Scope of work

/

Product Design

/

Development

Timeline

12 weeks

Solution

Solution

Solution

I designed Orphiq, an experimental audio–visual platform that uses music as a tool for mapping and supporting different modes of consciousness.

-Audio Analysis: Orphiq interprets energetic patterns in music—rhythm, tone, texture, and emotion—to predict their influence on brainwave activity. -Consciousness Mapping: Songs are organized not by genre but by their likely effect (e.g., deep rest, creativity, alert focus). -Visual Resonance: Each piece of music is paired with dynamic, symbolic visualizations that mirror its energetic qualities, letting users see how sound resonates through mind and body. This creates a novel interface for engaging with music—one where playlists become intentional tools for shaping awareness.

Outcome

Outcome

Outcome

Orphiq reframes music from entertainment into an instrument of consciousness design. Users gain:

1. Awareness — insight into how different sounds influence their inner states. 2. Agency — the ability to select music aligned with goals like rest, focus, or creativity. 3. Immersion — symbolic visualizations make the connection between sound and psyche tangible. 4. Exploration — a new way to discover and use music as both art and functional tool. Ultimately, Orphiq offers a glimpse into the future of audio-driven self-regulation—where music doesn’t just move us emotionally, but helps guide us into the states of mind we choose.

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Digital Designer

Hayley Robinson

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Hayley Robinson

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© 2025 Hayley E. Robinson

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Have a project in mind or looking to collaborate? I’d love to hear about it. Let’s build something meaningful together.

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Digital Designer

Hayley Robinson