UX Excellence
by Sonic Innovations

We shape the experiences and interactions of tomorrow by leveraging the human sense of sound.

Work

The Lab

UX design, technology and science at the highest level.

The Sound Innovation Lab is a place for design, experimentation and prototyping with state of the art technology and facilities. Located right next to our partners and friends from the Audio Communication Group at Technische Universität Berlin, we carry out research and development projects with one of the leading institutions in the field of Audio Technology and Communication.

Services

Let's make users happier, experiences memorable and technology more humane.

  • Holistic Sound User Journeys

    We help forward-thinking organizations elevate their user journeys by designing sound experiences that resonate at every touchpoint.

  • UX Sound Design

    Our award-winning sound and music enhances user interactions, products, brands and spaces, setting the right mood for your audience.

  • R&D Innovation Partnerships

    Partner with us on pioneering research and innovation projects to develop groundbreaking solutions that push the boundaries.

  • Sound Software Development

    Web, app, plugin, embedded, or custom—we develop advanced software tools, real-time engines, interactive experiences powered by AI and DSP expertise.

  • Evaluation & Measurements

    We test and evaluate your sounds and products to ensure it meets your objectives and resonates with your target audience.

  • Smart Sound Interfaces

    Hands free, eyes free, less distraction, more flow with smart and intuitive auditory displays, voice user interfaces and extended reality layers.

Partners

Who we’ve worked with

"Sound Innovation Lab supports us with mission-critical research and prototyping, helping us to better understand the sonic landscapes we should be designing for in the future."

Álvaro Márquez

Chief Experience Officer, icon incar

Samsung logo with stylized blue text on a white background.Black outlined house roof shape with the text ICON INCAR inside on white background.Bayer LogoMercedes-Benz three-pointed star emblem in silver within a circular frame.Black and white Volkswagen logo with a stylized V over W inside a circle.The KUKA brand name in bold orange letters on a transparent background.Kärcher brand name in bold black letters with a yellow bar underneath on a white background.Magenta T logo of Deutsche Telekom on white background.MIT Media Lab logo with stylized black geometric shapes next to black text reading 'mit media lab'.FUTURIUM wordmark in bold, pixelated black font on black background.Siemens corporate logo in blue text on a transparent background.Text logo reading Humboldt Forum in simple black font on transparent background.IBM logo with horizontal stripes forming the letters IBM in black.Harman Kardon brand name logo in a bold, modern font on a black background.BMW logo with black outer ring, white letters, and blue and white quadrants inside.Audi logo with four interlinked silver rings on a black background.Blue Merck logo text on a white background.MINI brand logo with stylized wings extending from a circular center containing the word MINI.Fraunhofer logo with stylized green and white lines forming a square to the left of the text.Black stylized silhouette of a bird with wings extending upward and tail feathers downward.

Join Us

Are you curious, open-minded and passionate about audio? Join our interdisciplinary team in Berlin's most vibrant area for innovation and research.

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Team

An award-winning team for great things to come

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Head of Design
Andy Hoppe
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Founder
Johannes Helberger
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Machine Learning
Annika Frommholz
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Software Developer
Felix Weiss
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Fullstack Developer
Siamend Darwesh
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Head of Research
Tom Virkus
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Sound Designer
Paul Schulze
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Communication & Support
Mariana Dahrendorf
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Business Development
Felix Thönelt
ADC Germany 2022
Grand Prix - Communication in Space
ADC Germany 2022
Gold - Media Usage
If Design Award 2021
Winner - User Experience Concepts
German Design Award 2021
Special - Sound Branding
Cannes Lions 2021
Gold - Creative Data
D&AD 2020
Graphite Pencil - Sound Design
New York Festivals 2020
Gold - Best Use of Music
New York Festivals 2020
Gold - Sound Design
New York Festivals 2020
Gold - Innovative Live Experience
ADC Germany 2020
Silver - Innovative Use of Audio
ADC Germany 2020
Silver - Innovation in Production
Red Dot Award 2019
Gold - High Quality Sounddesign
IF Design Award 2019
Sound & Music Scoring
International Sound Awards 2018
Winner - Ambient Sounds

Get in touch

We are excited to learn about your needs, challenges, ideas and aspirations.

Whether you require prompt assistance, expert guidance or long-term collaboration - simply schedule a meeting or contact us.