If you’re reading this and wondering what the heck ASMR stands for, you’ve clearly not spent a lot of time on YouTube these last couple of years. Because if you had, you would’ve seen an overload of ASMR-themed videos pass by. But don’t worry, it’s never too late to learn and maybe you’ll actually turn out to be an ASMR lover. The abbreviation stands for ‘Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response and is a form of paresthesia. There are lots of different forms of ASMR, most of them being auditory or sensory.
All good, yet that remains a little abstract, doesn’t it? So let’s dive into some examples which might clarify the matter. Have you, for example, ever experienced a euphoric feeling and a nice, tingling sensation on your skin when hearing someone whisper in your ear or a microphone? Or do you just love the feeling of a brush stroking against your cheek? Or do you, more than anything, enjoy the sound of a pen writing on paper? If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these, chances are you’re an ASMR lover. The pleasant sensation will, as you’ll notice, start on your head and then move downwards. Those of you who know it, will always be looking for new means to get that feeling. So read on, because you can have a whole expo dedicated to nothing but ASMR.
Weird Sensation Feels Good
Just like most of us, the Design Museum in London hasn’t been living under a rock for past years. They’ve noticed the success of ASMR, observed how the trend was evolving, and now that it’s here to stay, they’ve decided to organize multiple expositions all dedicated to the theme. The first of them will be called ‘Weird Sensation Feels Good’, a title which is very accurate if you ask us. During the exhibition, you’ll not only be able to observe the art, but you’ll also get a sensational show. Through different sounds, you’ll be invited to relax all the way and the expo will also show you ways in which to create your own ASMR experience at home. Or, as the museum itself puts it on Instagram: “Millions around the world have joined an online community of people who have found the relaxing benefits of watching videos on #ASMR. Step into an acoustically tuned environment, prepare to be entranced and discover how designers and content-creators are using new and existing tools and materials to trigger our senses. From whispers to white noise, which sounds give you goosebumps?”
The exhibition will start on May 13, 2022 at the Design Museum.
