Sound is the unsung hero of interaction design. The iconic chorus you hear as you boot up your Mac, the double knock of an arriving Slack message, and the ascending notes Airpods make as they connect to a device all provide context and feedback without visual interactions. Without sound in our design toolbox, interacting with technology would be much more cumbersome.

Connor Moore has helped companies like Tesla, Uber, Peloton, and Youtube shape their brand and enhance the user experience through sound design.

We spoke with Connor about how he found a career in sound design, his creative process and the tools he uses, and how sound shapes a brand experience.

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Connor Moore: Sound design for Tesla, Uber, Peloton and more