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Sensory Approach PDF Print E-mail
Arising from independent research, formal research and from speaking directly with people seeking solutions exactly like you...

Bingbangbong is proud to present an in-house designed Unique Range of Outdoor Sensory Equipment.

  All Items ©Paul Marshall 2000-2008

The provision of any sensory resource is, in many ways a journey into the unknown, all individuals respond individually. This does offer challenges to both the designer and to the person responsible for making such decisions.

This is the reason we offer Free Pre-purchase telephone, chat or email consultation, everyone is happier in the long run.

We don't just want to sell you the things we can make, we want you to have the things you need. We can't build what you need until we know what your requirements are. We love new ideas; half-baked as they may appear to you, we only need a spark!

"Curiosity leads to Examination, Discovery and ultimately Understanding. To light that spark, to flatten new grass is a tremendous responsibility and a wonderful privilege.

"An Ocean Refuses No River"

Paul Marshall

 At bingbangbong, we offer multi-purpose sensory conditions that encourage exploration and provide experience. I have set out to design items that can be used in different ways, across all age and ability groups, always seeking simple and robust solutions.

Although our background is in sound and music, many pieces can be stimulating to the touch as well as the ear and eye. Several of the pieces produce very powerful sound waves - they also have many delicate sounds, beautiful washes of enveloping chords and shifting beat frequencies. The sense of being Immersed in sound is definitely an option.

Involve me...

Our approach is one of exploration and discovery, we greatly appreciate your feedback and suggestions. The bingbangbong community wikwakwok allows us to explore this further with coalface users and to design solutions specifically for the needs of your client group. Join us on the community area to see if we can assist you, Registration is free and there are resources available.

I, Paul, am most at home in design and idea creation; it is the seed from where bingbangbong came into to being, There is much... much more to come.

I am very fortunate and excited to announce an industry partnership between bingbangbing and Loughborough University as an Industry Partner from the end of April 2007. This is a mutually beneficial arrangement and all our client groups will benefit.

 

All Content & Design (c)Paul Marshall

 
Gurglophones PDF Print E-mail

Gurglophone workingsGurglophones

An auditory experience

The only piece in the bingbangbong catalogue that uses any power, in this case, an outdoor air pump.

  • Air is pumped into a lower sump of water
  • Gurgles, ticks or boils depending on air pressure.
  • The tube is tubed to a note of your choosing (non- vulnerable version)
  • and several together provide a mild but pleasant harmony (non- vulnerable)
  • amazing polyrhythms with low air pressure.
  • Several designs available,
  • Indefinite lifespan,
  • Includes the outdoor air pump and std UK fitting. Manufacturer's guarantee applies
  • I have successfully linked 4 tuned gurglies to one pump.
  • Inline valves give opportunity to play as a chordal ensemble instrument - kind of :)

The main body of the product is robust, the air pump being the vulnerable link. To protect against vandals, the top of the instrument may be closed and a 'rose' drilled into the tubing. This severely affects the musicality. These may be supplied with different length tops so a user can switch them between to generate different harmonic relationships.

Custom built product - Approx 4 week delivery estimate

 
Mirror Stainless Globe PDF Print E-mail

A 2ft diameter stainless globe with sandblasted map

Mirror Stainless Steel Globe

  • 60cm (2ft) Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel Globe
  • Sandblasted design, not a decal or sticker
  • Good detail accuracy but not guaranteed.
  • Ideal for display / feature
  • 1mm stainless - avoid rough handling

  • £650 including UK delivery

 
 
Stone Roses PDF Print E-mail

Matching pair of sensory tactile and sounding sculptures

Stone Roses

Tactile outdoor sensory sound pieces that encourage examination of motion as well as object properties.

These unique pieces use the same non-shatter balls as the World Snooker Championships. The base is galvanised steel and is buried in the ground.

  • the snooker balls provide a hard, smooth regular surface compared to the straightness of the rod which flexes variably along its length.
  • Rods and balls act like a tongue drum, they have a 'musical' resonance. Shorter lengths have higher pitches. These are untuned.
  • Stone Roses featuring World Championshio Snooker balls and a Galvanised Steel BaseIndefinite lifespan, generations of value.
  • A distinctive clacking sound when disturbed. This sound does not last long
  • Amazing to watch them find harmonic motion and move for minutes at a time.
  • Custom designs and arrangements available -
  • Above versions use 24 balls each are £650 each.
  • Approx 4 week delivery estimate
  • This piece requires a foundation
  • Recommended for private non-vulnerable siting.
 
Mirror Polish Stainless Globes PDF Print E-mail

Mirror Stainless Steel Hemispheres and Spheres
Mirror finish Steinless spheres and hemispheres

Inside looking out!

These are available in diameters ranging from 50mm to 1metre both as full spheres and hemispheres. A fun and exciting Outdoor Sensory Item

Orpheus - Conversation Stations and a omne metre diameter stainless hemisphereThey are a passive implement have a broad fun appeal and an interesting perspective on the users' everyday environment.

I have a one metre version in my living room and my children prefer it to regular seating; they lie over it, lean against it, slide down it, spin on it, wrap around it..., they make faces in it, do funny walks by it, endless amusement.

Stainless steel throughout, self- cleaning (please no abrasives!).

Stainless spheres are available from 2 inches to one metre diametersThe metal is relatively thin (1mm) and is vulnerable to impact with sufficient force, Please note.

We do install these in public areas but we fill them with concrete first. If the site is non-vulnerable and the users are young or unlikely to be aggressive, the bare ball on its own will be strong enough. I sit on my own one every day but would not wish to jump on it.

Price range £20 - £900 - sporadic availability - please check with bingbangbong.

NOTE - These items can become hot in direct sunlight - please consider this when installing the item

 
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