Sen Sound

Sen Sound is a five-employee social enterprise based in Washington, DC. They focus on transforming the sound environment within hospitals, aiming to make a more human experience possible through human-centered sound design. The company was founded by Yoko K. Sen, an award-winning musician, sound engineer, and former patient who recognizes the negative impact of excessive noise in healthcare settings. Sen Sound works to mitigate the detrimental effects of noise pollution in hospitals. Studies have shown that loud environments increase patient pain perception, anxiety, and stress, while hindering recovery and sleep. For staff, excessive noise contributes to burnout, hearing damage, and reduced mental efficiency. Through their innovative sound design solutions, Sen Sound seeks to improve the well-being of both patients and healthcare workers. Sen Sound's commitment to alleviating unnecessary noise and suffering is evident in their partnerships and projects. They collaborate with the Johns Hopkins Sibley Innovation Hub in Washington, DC, and their "My Last Sound" project was recognized as a "Top Idea" by Open IDEO End of Life Challenge in 2016. This highlights their dedication to developing impactful solutions that address critical needs within the healthcare industry. To learn more about Sen Sound's work and their innovative sound design solutions, visit their website at sensound.space.