Spring 2025 - 3D Design - AH

1. Viral Interventions: Read

2. Viral Interventions: Identify

3. Viral Interventions: Compose

4. Viral Interventions: Present (Final)

5. Viral Interventions: Barbara Kruger QCQ

6. Viral Interventions: Propose #1 #2 & #3

7. Viral Interventions: Final Proposal

8. Viral Interventions: Tasks

9. Viral Intervention: Timeline

10. Viral Intervention: Budget

11. Viral Intervention: Process

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.

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

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

PROCESS

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

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

BUDGET

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

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

TIMELINE

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

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

PRODUCTION TASK LIST

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

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

FINAL PROPOSAL

Proposal 3: The Not So Food Fair

Objective: Our idea is to present our statement on cardboard outside the fair, using the lively setting to enhance our message. In our video, we added clown music to create a cohesive and engaging presentation. We chose the fair because food is a significant attraction, making it the perfect place to highlight our statement’s connection to food and its impact.

Audience: Young people 

Location: Miami Dade County Youth Fair

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Proposal 2: The Money Game

Objective: Print fake money featuring our statement and distribute it in a busy public space to reach a wide audience at once. This will not only spread our message but also allow us to observe how people react to receiving money unexpectedly. By capturing their responses—potentially using a hidden camera—we can gain insight into how everyday individuals interpret the message and engage with the concept.

Audience: Everyday grocery consumers.

Location: Grocery store (Whole foods, Publix, etc)

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Proposal 1: Eggstreme Measures

Objective: Our Eggstreme Measures proposal suggests replacing fake eggs with Easter eggs, each containing a statement, and displaying them in an open egg carton in the egg aisle. This visually highlights how tariffs have driven up prices, particularly for eggs. It also connects to the food aspect of our statement by showcasing a staple product in today’s market.

Audience: Everyday grocery egg consumers.

Location: Grocery store (Whole foods, Publix, etc)

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QUOTE:

“I want my work to create commentary.”

COMMENT:

I deeply relate to this quote because, as an artist, I always want my work to spark conversations—whether it’s being praised or critiqued. Communication is at the core of everything we do, and when it comes to art, commentary is a beautiful way to connect, reflect, and grow.

Art is inherently subjective. Everyone brings their own perspective to a piece, layering their interpretation through personal experiences, cultural background, and emotional state. That complexity is what makes art so powerful—it opens the door to a wide range of conversations.

Last semester, I had firsthand experience with this during a final collaborative project. My group decided to take a bold, political approach to the prompt, confronting serious issues that were meaningful to us. When we presented it, something wonderful happened. A spontaneous, honest, and deeply engaged conversation came up. It was not planned or forced. It flowed naturally. The message of the piece brought us all together, and for a brief moment, the classroom became a place of shared understanding and vulnerability. During the conversation, I remember thinking, "Wow, this is what it feels like to have your art truly say something."

That moment solidified what I strive for in my practice: to create work that invites dialogue, reflection, and connection. Because if my work can get people talking—even disagreeing—then it’s doing something right.

QUESTION:

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

Our sentence was “A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.” We chose to film at the Youth Fair because fair food is notoriously overpriced, which felt like a fitting commentary on the idea of tariffs. To present our message, each of us held up a cardboard sign with one of the words from the sentence, visually interpreting our assigned word. For example, instead of writing out “Copyright,” I drew the copyright logo to emphasize the concept visually.

“A futuristic tariff redefines food and copyright.”

Things That Perform: Covering The Body (In The World Final)

"Purrfect Disguise"

Materials: Yarn, hot glue, cardboard, ski mask, old t-shirt.

Dimensions: Varies per person

By Alec Hernandez

For the first public situation, I wanted to be as exposed as possible, so I decided to cross the street and leave campus to get to my second spot.

For the second one, I went to the dollar store, specifically the arts and crafts section, where I found the yarn I used for this project, along with the yarn from my previous ones. It’s kind of like when I measured the body using cardboard in the forest—taking everyday things and turning them into something new.

Things That Perform: Covering The Body (Final)

"Purrfect Disguise"

Materials: Yarn, hot glue, cardboard, ski mask, old t-shirt.

Dimensions: Varies per person

By Alec Hernandez

For this project, we were tasked with creating something to cover our head and shoulders using discarded materials or things we already had. Having worked with yarn frequently this semester and last, I found I had a lot of leftover yarn in my room that I’ve been meaning to use. To keep my projects connected, I decided to build on the theme from my previous wood project. Initially, I planned to create an abstract yarn creature, but since yarn is often associated with cats, I thought it would be fun to give it a playful twist. I shaped the mask to resemble a cat by adding ears, and the cutout at the bottom of the structure also mimics a cat’s shape. As a base, I used an old shirt I used to wear all the time and a ski mask, repurposing them to form the structure before adding the yarn.