IMS 440 - Senior Capstone
Fall 2024
I had the opportunity of collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in my senior capstone class to create an immersive projection mapping experience for the BLINK Cincinnati 2024 light festival, which attracted over 2 million visitors. Our team’s animation, titled "Giant Step," was displayed on the YWCA building in downtown Cincinnati.
Concept Development
Conducted extensive research on past BLINK projects and global projection mapping designs to guide creative direction.
Contributed to brainstorming sessions that culminated in three potential narratives exploring themes of time, interconnected relationships, and the cycle of life and rebirth.
Played a key role in merging these ideas into a cohesive final narrative that highlighted the collaboration between nature and technology.
Design & Execution
Utilized tools like After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Blender to develop visually striking animations that combined abstract and realistic elements.
Worked on iterative design processes, refining character animations, environmental transitions, and textural elements to ensure harmony with the YWCA building’s architecture.
Coordinated with teammates across motion design, 2D/3D animation, and sound design to align visuals with the animatic and soundtrack.
Highlights
Designed and animated pivotal scenes, including the finale, which portrayed a harmonious fusion of nature and technology, earning recognition as one of the festival's "top 3 attractions."
Our team’s innovative use of storytelling and visuals was praised across social platforms and featured in local media, including FOX19 News and Miami University’s marketing channels.
Outcome
Delivered a polished, ten-story projection mapped perfectly to the YWCA’s architecture, which ran for four days during the festival.
The project emphasized teamwork, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and problem-solving under tight deadlines—skills I’m eager to apply to future creative endeavors.
Click here to view our class process video!
FULL PROJECTION
BLINK BOOKLET
MIAMI MARKETING VIDEO
FOX19 NEWS COVERAGE