We are here to turn noise into harmony
We help turn overwhelming environments into calm, inclusive spaces where everyone can focus, connect, or relax.
Our Story.
Founded in 2024 after 10 years of research and innovation, Sownd Affects tackles noise pollution and designs soundscapes for the 30 % of people who are noise-sensitive — neurodivergent audiences, over-50s, and those with misophonia, hyperacusis or hearing loss. Creator Marion Marincat became profoundly deaf at 26.
After founding Hearology and winning three grants for innovation, Marion also joined the WHO World Hearing Forum Leadership team. He now leads acoustic, design and hearing health teams that lift wellbeing and productivity in workplaces and public spaces.
In 2025 Arts Council England backed our Hearing Wellness Summit on World Hearing Day and funded inclusive upgrades for four London music venues. Today our training, audits and impact mapping turn clients — from councils to large organisations — into champions of Audio Inclusivity.
Our Mission.
We believe most organisations are sitting on a goldmine of silent value: up to £145 billion lost every year to distracting noise and hearing-related productivity drains. Cutting everyday sound levels by just 5 dB would free up £2.9 billion in healthcare spend alone in a country the size of the US, and protecting only 20 % of at-risk staff could return £92 billion to the economy. Quiet, it turns out, is loud business.
Through our Audio-Inclusivity solutions, we give leaders the science, tech and crystal-clear environment they need to reclaim that wealth. Our audits, tailored upgrades and lived-experienced lead trainings turn offices, venues and events into high-performance soundscapes where focus spikes, absenteeism dips and every stakeholder feels included.
Our playbook is taught by WHO World Hearing Forum facilitators, award-winning acoustic engineers and partners who've delivered noise wins and hearing enhancement methods for decades. Together with a global community of purpose-driven professionals we prove daily that doing good for people's ears is very good for business - and that's the kind of resonance Sownd Affects is here to amplify.
Our Vision.
We envision a world where organisations and communities craft soundscapes that nurture wellbeing, creativity, and equitable participation.
We see every individual empowered to lower harmful decibels and turn their workplace into a catalyst for shared prosperity. As organisations design inclusive acoustics and grow louder in impact, they redistribute energy, focus and kindness across homes, cities, and wider communities for all.
We proudly carry and promote the banner of Audio Inclusivity, championing sound as a force for a fairer planet.
"Every day I meet leaders who want calmer, kinder spaces but aren't sure how to turn good intentions into decibel-level results. Sownd Affects hands them the data, tech and community playbook to flip noise complaints into a competitive edge - measurable, reportable and felt by everyone who walks through the door. When you trade racket for resonance, wellbeing soars and the bottom line hums along in perfect harmony."
Marion Marincat
Founder, Sownd Affects
Our Values.
Listen Louder. Challenge the Din. Design Joy.
At Sownd Affects we believe progress begins with radical listening, the courage to dial down the status quo, and the playful creativity to turn every decibel into delight for all ears.
Keeping these values front-and-centre
Every decision—whether it's a classroom audit or a concert-hall retrofit—asks: Are we amplifying understanding, lowering harmful noise and celebrating diverse sensory needs?
Our team lives the mantra
Researchers, designers and facilitators alike model inclusive sound etiquette, experiment fearlessly and measure impact ruthlessly—proving day-in, day-out that quieter spaces create louder results for people, planet and profit.
Our Journey
Origins
Marion was first diagnosed with hearing loss at 26 and learned that noise sensitivity is a common condition. After three years of suffering in silence, he decided to do something about it.
Hearology was born
Inspired by his own experience, Marion started an ear care company tailored for the young. He sold his stake in 2017 to solve a bigger problem - unwated noise.
Hearing Wellness Mainstream
Invited to consult with leading organisations on improving audio environments, establishing expertise in the field.
Research and Development
Secured first UK government grant to develop scalable solutions for audio inclusivity in public spaces and workplaces. Using noise sensors and The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park - the first Hearing Wellness District was born. Visit for details.
International Expansion
Presented Audio Inclusivity™ framework at WHO conference, gaining international recognition. Joined as group facilitator.
Present Day
Leading authority on Audio Inclusivity™, working with global organizations to transform sound environments.
In the News
Making Workplaces Audio Inclusive
Marion Marincat discusses how businesses can create more accessible sound environments for employees and customers.
Read ArticleThe Hidden Cost of Noisy Environments
Sownd Affects research reveals that companies lose millions annually due to noise-related productivity issues.
Read ArticleAudio Inclusivity: The Next Frontier in Workplace Design
How attention to sound design is becoming a critical factor in employee wellbeing and retention.
Read ArticleSound Sensitivity and Business Performance
New research shows that addressing noise pollution can boost productivity by up to 40% in open-plan offices.
Read ArticleReady to transform your audio environment?
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