Version 1 Now Public
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people.rit.edu/axh2451/pixels
Fist Bump
Take a screenshot
Hand signals
Uses media pipe to add hand signals.
Sound
Changes based on hand signals
Pixel Size
Changes based on noise level of the crowd
POV:
your creative design-a-thon
includes AI
Although it wasn't the first year AI was included, it was the first to raise debate.
I think it’s great
I think it’s fine, not better
I don’t like AI
Because of these diverse opinions, I decided to make something reflective of AI and our interaction, mimicry, and uncanny.
Screens
A companion screen to support interaction
A companion screen to support interaction
Process Work
Pass 1 — Layering and shape tests; weak background–foreground contrast
Pass 2 — Introducing AI logos and removing midtones to isolate darks and lights
Pass 3 — Reintroducing midtones and control layering with thicker shapes
Pass 4 — Testing colors; evaluating light vs. dark backgrounds w/ Prof Mike
Four layers of varied shape densities, each managing distinct values
The layer + color system
Process Work
Pass 1 — Layering and shape tests; weak background–foreground contrast
Pass 2 — Introducing AI logos and removing midtones to isolate darks and lights
Pass 3 — Reintroducing midtones and control layering with thicker shapes
Pass 4 — Testing colors; evaluating light vs. dark backgrounds w/ Prof Mike
The layer + color system
The layer + color system