Alayna Hughes
garbagetmw@gmail.com
EDUCATION/Formación
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
Doctoral Student in the MultiModal Interaction Group, Music Technology Group, ETIC Department
I am investigating methods for using immersive technology and biosignal generated music (VR and Spatial Audio) for therapeutic purposes
October 2019 -2022
Berklee College of Music
Masters of Music in Music Technology and Innovation
Valencia, Spain – July 2014
Berklee College of Music
Bachelors of Music in Music Production and Engineering
Boston, MA – August 2008
Full Sail University
Associate of Science Degree in Recording Arts
Winter Park, FL – Oct. 2003
EMPLOYMENT
Curiosibot and Curiosibot Lab Valencia,Spain
Interactive Artist, Director. 2015 – Present
- Managing day to day of creative space, content creation for promotion and socials
- Helping clients with 3D printing, Laser, and carpentry
- Audio recording, video editing and production
- Planning, teaching, promoting workshops for the space
- Creating Interactive Projects using Music and Visual, Interactive Technology
Digital Media Academy, Harvard
Online Instructor, Unity 2021
Curriculum Designer, Wearables ‘Made by Girls’ 2018-19
Summer Instructor Cambridge, MA
- Instructor for Arduino Robotics, Raspberry Pi (Python), and Wearable Electronics Courses
Berklee College of Music Valencia, Spain
Visiting Lecturer, Applied Design Techniques Fall 2017
Part Time Faculty , MPTI Department Sep 2015- Sep 2016
– Creator/Faculty of Maker Lab 1 and 2 courses teaching Arduino, Max, VR, Electronics
- Founder of Maker/Multimedia Lab BV
Fellow of Music Technology Innovation Sep 2014-June2015
Engineering Graduate Assistant Sep 2013 – July 2014
Broadway Video New York, NY
Assistant Engineer, Audio Post July 2012 – Aug 2013
- Worked on shows for VH1, MTV, A&E prepping sessions, mixes, sound design, and creating final tapes for broadcast
Headroom Digital Audio New York, NY
Assistant Engineer July 2012 – Aug 2013
- Assisted in ISDN and recording sessions, engineered radio sessions, worked with Clinique NA to provide all assets for TV,Radio, and Web.
The Mill New York, NY
Machine Room/Assistant (Freelance) July 2011 – June- 2012
Avatar Studios New York,NY
Studio Assistant Sept 2008 – Jan 2011
Berklee College of Music Boston, MA
Studio Assistant/Engineer Dec 2007 – Aug 2008
Digital Media Assistant June 2006 – Dec 2007
Harvard University Cambridge, MA
AV Technician, JFK School Forum Jun 2007 – Jun 2008
Walt Disney World Orlando, FL
Stage Technician Jan 2005- Aug 2005
PROGRAMS
Keychange 2022 Innovator, Spain
PUBLICATIONS
Applications of Biological and Physiological Signals in Commercial Video Gaming and Game Research: A Review
AA Hughes, S Jorda – Frontiers in Computer Science, 2021 – Frontiers
«Everything is Musical» Alayna Hughes, Pierluigi Barberis
“Maker Music: Incorporating the Maker and Hacker Community Into Music Technology Education”
https://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/intellect/jmte/2018/00000011/00000003/art00005
Music Production Education Conference, York, 2017
“You Are a Target Market: A Generative Art Installation Using Max”
ATMM Conference, Bilkent University, Ankara, Turkey 2014
INNOVATION GROUPS AND EVENTS
MIT Reality Hack 2020 Cambridge, MA Enero (2020)
Sonar Innovation Challenge, Sonar Festival “Adaptive Gaming” Barcelona, España Junio (2018)
Mycelia Labs, Mycelia Live Byte Project, MTF Stockholm September 2018
Hack and Creative Labs, Concordia Challenge, MTF Stockholm (2018) MTF Berlin (2016)
Sonar Innovation Challenge, Rapid Mix , Creating New Game Experiences (2016)
Music Hack Day, Sonar BCN (2015)
Speaking Engagements and Special Performances
Innovation in Music Technology, University of West London 2019 (performance)
Collision II, Medialab Prado, Madrid 2019 (performance)
Atenea Congreso, UPV Valencia, June 2018
Women Techmakers Valencia, April 2018
Innovation in Music Technology, University of Westminster, September 2017
Music Production Education Conference, York, June 2017
Festival de les Artes, Rambleta Panel, June 2016
Be Maker Festival, MUVIM 2015 (performance)
VOLUMENS, MUVIM Valencia, 2014 (performance)
SKILLS AND PROGRAMS
Music and Audio: Ableton Live, Pro Tools
Video and Graphics: Premiere, Final Cut, After Effects, Photoshop, Fusion 360, Medium
Game Design: Unity
Programming: Max MSP, C (Arduino), Python
Hardware: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, HTC Vive, Oculus
Skills: 3D Printing and Prototyping, Electronics and circuit building, Carpentry
Musician: Drumset, Guitar, Vox, Synths and Controllers, CNC, Laser Cutting
Languages: English(Native), Spanish(advanced), Italian (B1 Certified)
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