Cloud 9: Sound Immersion

Cloud 9, was an immersive sound bath in collaboration with Fluffy Cloud who provided us with a warehouse and their 60,000-watt spherical overhead sound and lighting installation.

My studio The Bardo was tasked with designing the sensory lounge and experience programming. For that, we brought on resident artist Kofi Ksa @magic.atl and Tre @getbywizard to anchor the experience with a live sound journey blending indigenous instruments with ambient layers, amplified through the Hennessy sound system, and paired with reactive LED lighting. Guests floated beneath the Cloud on trampolines as sound, light, and vibration moved through the body.

Our sensory lounge centered on tactile curiosity, comfort, and communal energy. It featured:
– Custom botanical cocktails
– Cannabis beverages sponsored by @drinkbrez and @drinkkavahaven
– Fidget tools, sensory toys, and playful tactile stations
– Open conversation zones designed for slowing down and connecting

This project was a reflection of The Bardo’s approach to experiential design: crafting environments that engage the full body and awaken new ways of relating to self, to others, and to space itself for brands and collectives alike.