# Flow_Sphere

* Purpose:

* This project features a data visualization system for EEG brain signals in group flow studies in music

* Based on UCSB Media Arts and Technology Program (MAT)'s Allolib System

* The visualization features a spinning-flower-like pattern for the brain signals

* The design of the pattern is heavily inspired by Neo Mohsenvand's MIT Media Lab Project "Flower"

* Background:

* The concept of "Flow Experiences," as introduced by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,

* describes a state of optimal engagement, focus, and creativity that occurs

* when individuals are fully immersed in an activity. While flow is often studied

* at the individual level, "Group Flow" occurs when multiple participants achieve

* synchronization and heightened collaboration, such as in musical performances.

* Significance:

* Understanding group flow during music-making offers profound insights into

* human collaboration, creativity, and emotional well-being. By visualizing EEG

* signals of multiple participants, this project aims to:

* - Identify neural patterns associated with group flow states.

* - Foster a deeper understanding of how music facilitates cognitive and emotional

* synchronization among individuals.

* - Provide participants with feedback on their neural activity to enhance

* personal and group-level musical experiences.

* Contributions:

* This project will generate 3D visualizations of EEG data within the Allosphere,

* where each participant's neural activity is represented as a dynamic, interactive

* object (e.g., spinning flower shapes). Spectral components such as theta and

* alpha waves, which are critical markers for flow states, are color-coded for

* intuitive analysis. These visualizations will:

* - Help participants and lab members study group neural synchronization.

* - Provide a platform for real-time feedback and experimental exploration.

* - Contribute to the broader understanding of how music fosters connectivity

* and mental well-being.