DIMENSIONS STUDIO (TU/TH) - SPRING 2025

"A HILARIOUSLY BAD SECURITY MEASURE LAUNCHES A NATIONAL CRISIS" - Created by Kaden Johns, Alberto Gonzalez, Ryan Alberto, Ignacio Fernandez

Materials: Poster paper, paint, brushes, chalk, car, black shirts, phone, Lightworks video editor

Dimensions: 18in x 24in (Main poster), 9in x 12in ("SEND HELP" posters)

Working as a group to present a sentence to the public was a very interesting experience. Our sentence began as a jab against the government and how bad decisions in international affairs as well as domestic issues have led to terrible outcomes. The original sentence was "An irresponsible security measure launches a national crisis." We wanted to present the sentence with a chant and posters, which carried on to our final video. The sentence and the overall tone would face some changes however; it became more comedic due to the meme-filled editing of the budget proposal video. After this, the sentence was changed to "A hilariously bad security measure launches a national crisis," and we decided to edit the video in a comedic approach to express that the government has made such bad decisions that it is funny.

The production of this video involved the creation of the posters. The design of the main red and blue poster was changed to be more simple, while the "SEND HELP" ones remained the same. Recording the video was probably the most humiliating part due it being in a public place and us having to repeat a politically charged chant. The chalk section was done elsewhere, and then the video was edited.

A major part of this project that really ties everything together is its online presence. We decided to upload the edited video to a YouTube channel with the name "LAUGH TILL THE END," signifying that though this protest can be seen as a humorous attack on the government, its message should still be taken seriously at the end of the day. The YouTube upload has a variety of related hashtags, a funny thumbnail, and attention-grabbing title. It was able to reach 37 views, 1 comment, and 8 subscribers to the channel in just an hour as well, which is good for engagement.

Overall, this project serves as a collaborative effort to present a statement to the world. In our case, this statement is meant to represent the bad decisions of the government which lead to troubles amongst the people. It is meant to be seen by anyone due to being chanted in public, written on a sidewalk, and posted online to go viral. Our sentence is one that many people can relate to.

*UPDATE* - New views on our video!

Title: Fitspiration

Medium/Materials: 3 yd white fabric, 5 cotton t-shirts, RIT colorstay dye fixative, RIT powder dye royal blue, & phones to take pictures and video.

Dimensions: Banner: 2 yd (cut it smaller) / Video: 848 x 592

Cite: Planet Fitness / 15725 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33193

For our project, we decided to create a banner and bring it into Planet Fitness to see how people would react to a more inclusive message about fitness and community. Instead of sticking to the usual "fitspiration" ideas you often see in gym culture, we wanted to promote body positivity, empowerment, and the idea that everyone deserves to feel strong and welcome in those spaces.

The design we came up with used bold images and wording meant to spark conversation and make people feel seen. To get a better sense of different experiences and attitudes toward fitness, we also interviewed some of the gym members. Hearing their thoughts on motivation, identity, and health helped us fine-tune our banner and gave us a better understanding of what community means in a fitness setting.

At the end of the day, this wasn’t just about putting up a banner — it was about trying to shift the atmosphere, even if just a little, and invite people to view fitness as something more inclusive and empowering. Our group felt good about the final result and proud of the way we pushed ourselves to step into a public space and start a conversation.

Group Members: Angie, Belen, Michelle, Sila, & Raphaella

https://www.instagram.com/thegrowthproject._?igsh=MTRkNXFxdnFkdGZpZQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Materials:

Wood

Rocks

Tape

Rebar

Cardboard

Fabric Cloth

Wooden folding tables

Acrylic Paint

Statement:

Title:

Mass layoffs,

Global tariffs, and

Innocents detained

Can only mean

UNAVOIDABLE CONFRONTATION

Medium/Materials Used:

Concrete wall

Projector

Laptop/Computer

Vehicle (for transport)

Adapter cable

Dimensions: Undeterminable

Paragraph Statement of Intent:

F.F.A.C.T. - Futuristic Food Agency for Copyright & Tariffs

"A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright."

F.F.A.C.T. was a collaborative, concept-driven project exploring the future of food, copyright, and capitalism. Each team member played a key role—from designing props and fake money to managing social media, filming, and editing content. Our timeline helped us stay organized, with clear milestones from planning to presentation. The budget wasn’t just practical; it was part of the concept, highlighting how value is assigned and access controlled. Through hands-on creation, digital storytelling, and teamwork, we built an immersive experience that critiques systems of ownership. Every step of the process—from idea to execution—was essential in bringing our vision to life.

DIMENSIONS (SURFACE + SPACE) VIRAL INTERVENTIONS:

F.F.A.C.T. - Futuristic Food Agency for Copyright & Tariffs

"A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright."

The video above is the final documentation. The link below is the full livestream un-edited.

We were able to go to Tamiami Park where would set up our cake livestream. We set up everything on the table and set up the camera right above the cake itself. We live streamed the cake while we were also interacting with the live audience. The audience consisted of friends and family. Our quote was in relation to AI and the questions that were asked came from AI overview in google to relate to the quote. The livestream lasted for a little over an hour. While there was an audience in the live, there was also an audience in the park. There was people walking/jogging but and a person sitting at the picnic tables as well and had interacted with some of our group members. We had a bumble where we were also able to have people communicate with us on. There were multiple social media accounts that we had, one in which unfortunately got banned. There were advertisements that were made and posted onto our social media platforms to get people to come and join our live. This project was really nice to work on and I had a fun time with my fellow group members.

Our purpose for the project was to show how big businesses globally push out small businesses, and how important it is to support them. Back in the Medieval Era, there was such struggle and strife as many break their backs to support themselves and family while the lords live off their labor. Much like today. Yet, the Medieval era showed vibrance and diversity as many small businesses thrived. This was why we built our stand, which resembled a stand from the Middle Ages.

We wanted our project to be daring, after all our words “Resist Revoke Global Businesses” was daring enough. That was why we chose a public space like the park to disrupt such an open area, and have people question their everyday lives.

Since corporations notoriously pump microplastics and toxicity into our food, we wanted to create a commentary on that. Our food was ironic. We sold rocks and wood painted as oranges, tomatoes, and bread. These were inorganic things disguised as organic, a way to show the irony of what these big businesses sell to us that they label as “food.”

F.F.A.C.T. – Futuristic Food Agency for Copyright & Tariffs

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

FINAL DOCUMENTATION

Our project seeks to challenge the everyday expectations of public interaction by distributing fake money embedded with a bold message concerning the current tariff situation in the country. By choosing a busy public space, we aim to reach a wide audience all at once and observe their immediate, unfiltered reactions. The money functions as a tool of disruption—catching people off guard and inviting them to pause, question, and reflect. To document the authenticity of their responses, we considered capturing these moments discreetly, turning real-time reactions into raw insight.

In these interactions, we used statistic-based questions to confront people with facts in a direct, impactful way. Numbers are universal and difficult to ignore, making them a powerful entry point into deeper dialogue. Our goal was to bring an unexpected message into a familiar environment, pushing the public to confront uncomfortable truths in the middle of their daily routines.

On social media, we amplified the experience using inverted colors and graffiti-inspired typography to give our posts a rebellious and urgent aesthetic. Instagram served as our main platform, helping us extend the reach of our message beyond the physical space and into the digital one.