“The boundaries between acoustics, design and software are about to vanish. Technological progress enables us to create entirely new solutions. This change has only just begun, and the years ahead will be exciting.”

“I‘m fascinated by the influence that sounds have on us – in particular when they are able to react and adapt, when we allow them to communicate with us and thus establish a more meaningful and powerful connection between us and the technology we use.”

"The world is revealed to us every day in various sounds and noises. We filter this input and derive from it a universal language whose semantics are understood worldwide. Embedded in rhythmically organized structures instead, these sounds become music. This area of tension between communication and art is a fascinating terrain open for wonderful experiments."

"To shape the perceptible world of sounds in the future is the most exiting challenge for me. On a small scale, this means to develop sounds that explain and accompany the functionality of an object and positively influence the user. On a large scale, this may redefine the sound of entire cities. This perspective drives me to find the perfect sound every day."

"The process of sharing visions and ideas, developing them and eventually making them into reality is inspiring to me: What arises as thought can be explained and spread by language and finally manifested as a perceptible and emotional experience. The challenge of finding the right sonic expression of an abstract concept is what truly excites me."

"My strong affinity towards sound and sound design, especially in the automotive field, makes my work at IAL exciting and interesting every day. As a business administrator in a highly specialized creative team, I am responsible for all back-office processes."

Sound is everywhere and affects our lives at all times. Technological progress enables us to actively shape the soundscapes of the future. My work allows me to combine my passion for everything that sounds with my fascination for novel mobility.

"Sound and Music are intrinsically built with patterns and complex structures. My passion is revealing and understanding this information through audio processing and new artificial intelligence technologies. A good balance between traditional methods and machine learning is the way to go to build new state-of-the-art solutions for the market."

"By giving meaning to sound, it becomes communication. Shaping its inherent characteristic alters its essence and transforms the purpose it transmits to the listener. This remodelling, creating and playing with the auditory sensations of the world, utilising the latest technology, sparks my passion for designing interactive and moving sounds."

"Modern design requires a modern infrastructure. IT is the foundation for efficient product development and fundamental for security in a digital company. Improving digital support processes so that everyone can focus on their vision is close to my heart. The sound worlds at Impulse Audio Lab inspire me every day."

"Sound and opportunities for sonic interaction fascinate me. Technical and creative challenges inspire me to develop innovative solutions that enable designers to shape the future of sonic environments."

"Audio software has a great influence on the sound design process - and vice versa. That's why innovative and efficient DSP algorithms are just as important to me as good usability and smooth workflows. However, form should always follow content. Meaningful works are design-oriented at their core - because it's the sound that reaches us emotionally."

"Seeking the human centered perspective on organisational processes, I believe in the power of communities and collaboration. Through the nature of our work with the sensory depths of products, we’re a team highly tuned to connectedness. When it comes down to doing the right thing, our inner environment is the backbone: Evolving an adaptive culture and agile organisation based on our complementary strengths that help us move toward our vision and live our mission every single day."

"How would a movie like Star Wars, Pirates of the Caribbean or Titanic feel without music? When I ask myself this question, I realize how important music is. A sound that resonates with us is able to make our whole body vibrate, change our heartbeat and trigger strong emotions. The idea of having a positive impact on the mobility and technology of the future by making it an emotional experience fascinates me!”

"As a designer, I am fascinated by the complexity and emotional impact of sound with a solid fondness for electric vehicle sounds. Science fiction sketches an acoustic picture of the future. In my daily work at IAL, this is my inspiration to create exciting and emotional experiences.”

"We don't need more and more sounds, we just need better sounds. Sounds that don't distract us from the important things and pollute our sonic environment, but sounds that support us to stay focused and provide us with additional information that we won't get otherwise. Thinking about how such sounds could be created and integrating them in real-world applications is what I really enjoy here at IAL.”

"Creating audio software is the pinnacle of modern software development to me. Combining efficient DSP algorithms with intuitive user interfaces that inspire and support the user is a challenge that I take on with pleasure every day.”