Alison Bown is a video game, film and audio book sound designer. She holds a PhD in cognition, metaphor and the sonic aspects of mental imagery. Current research is into the spatial aspects of composition.

She is also an electronic music nerd and an avid student of biomechanics and The Franklin Method of metaphors.

She was nominated for a SOVA award for best sound design and engineering for her work on Audibles production of Far Cry. She is currently working with movement, music and metaphor, studying the Franklin Method of movement.  

About Alison
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Sound Design

I have worked as a narrative sound designer on AAA Games, feature films, VR and audio books for over fifteen years. I work with both samples and synths and enjoy a good field recording trip when I can fit them in.

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R & D

Working in Unity, Twine and Wwise, I have developed prototypes across video games and VR. I have also researched binaural soundscape design and interactive audio UX. I enjoy collaborative partnerships with artists, production companies and with academic researchers.

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Teaching

I enjoy teaching and have been a senior lecturer, participatory music maker, workshop leader and speaker at game industry events. My particular interest is in the role that sound plays in cognition and in how to build a career as an independent practitioner.

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