We make it easier to explain, defend, and improve your sound decisions.
We support sound teams with science-backed insights, from pitch to production to validation, so your work is not only creative but also credible, effective, and easy to champion.
Sonic research inserts
Win more pitches by backing your sonic ideas with real research. We create compelling slides and copy rooted in published studies. These materials help sound teams justify creative decisions and build trust with clients.
Research partner program
Strengthen your pitch and your project by partnering with a research collaborator. We’re scoped into your proposal with our fees built into the client’s budget. Once approved, we deliver research that drives stronger, evidence-backed work.
The Sound Effect
A free resource showing how sound design can drive behavior change. We translate published studies into clear, visual posts designed to support your pitches, spark conversations, and build confidence in sound strategy.
SoundProfiler
Communicate your sound ideas clearly with SoundProfiler. Our UX/UI sound visualizer bridges the gap between audio experts and non-experts, turning short sounds into intuitive, jargon-free profiles. Coming soon.
Founded by
Caitlyn Trevor, PhD
Caitlyn is an award-winning researcher and musician with nearly a decade of experience studying how people perceive and respond to sound. She holds a PhD in Music Theory from The Ohio State University and has published her work in top journals such as PNAS, JASA, and Music Perception. She was awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to study music & neuroscience, and is professionally certified in user research.As a musician, Caitlyn has a Master’s in Cello Performance, composed an award-winning short film score, and designed sound for theater and film.At SonicUXR, Caitlyn leads with both credibility and creative empathy, equipping sound teams with the tools to create more intentional, impactful audio. Her work is reshaping how sound is understood, valued, and designed across industries.
Testimonials
"Caitlyn’s natural curiosity, deep expertise in the human perception of sound and music, and strong analytical and research skills make her an invaluable collaborator. Her thoughtful, cooperative approach has made working with her a true pleasure. Her work in this emerging field is both innovative and essential, bringing much-needed expertise to a discipline poised to shape the future of user experience."
Stephen Hess
VP, Products & Engineering
MedRhythms
"Caitlyn brought invaluable outside perspective, free from our creative biases. She broadened our thinking and provided solid reasoning to inform design decisions. In particular, she referenced studies about ux sound in hospitals. I was familiar with some of that research but hadn't made the connection to our project. It was a great cross-industry insight that clarified our approach."
Wesley Slover
Sound Designer
Sanctus
"Caitlyn has a rare ability to translate complex sonic phenomena into meaningful, actionable insights that translate well across areas of expertise. Her research pushed our thinking further and brought greater clarity to the areas we were exploring throughout our engagement."
Jeff Larson
Chief Product Officer
Moodsonic
"Caitlyn's passion for exploring how sound and music can impact one's experience of products and other tools is infectious. Her approach to discovery and the craft of sonic UXR has helped shape our research surrounding an open question of how users would best like to discover new content. We would love to work with her again!"
Ben Musholt
Senior Product Manager
MedRhythms
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