iris
YEAR
Fall 2024
DURATION
3 days
TOOLS
Figma, Resolume
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
UI / UX, Visual Design, Interactive Exhibition
iris
YEAR
Fall 2024
DURATION
3 days
TOOLS
Figma, Resolume
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
UI / UX, Visual Design, Interactive Exhibition
iris
YEAR
Fall 2024
DURATION
3 days
TOOLS
Figma, Resolume
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
UI / UX, Visual Design, Interactive Exhibition
iris
YEAR
Fall 2024
DURATION
3 days
TOOLS
Figma, Resolume
DESIGN SOLUTIONS
UI / UX, Visual Design, Interactive Exhibition
" you're a disaster in the kitchen, just order pizza. "
" you're a disaster in the kitchen, just order pizza. "
" you're a disaster in the kitchen, just order pizza. "
" you're a disaster in the kitchen, just order pizza. "
CHALLENGE
CHALLENGE
Inspired by BUCK's prompt, "Opposing Forces", our team explored the complex interplay between humanity, design, and technology.
Inspired by BUCK's prompt, "Opposing Forces", our team explored the complex interplay between humanity, design, and technology.
CONCEPT
CONCEPT
This project explores the delicate balance of power between humanity and AI, questioning the extent to which we grant AI authority, and the potential consequences of such empowerment.
This project explores the delicate balance of power between humanity and AI, questioning the extent to which we grant AI authority, and the potential consequences of such empowerment.
STRATEGY
STRATEGY
By leveraging real AI-generated prompts and voices, Iris reveals the alarming ease with which AI agents can be manipulated to produce harmful and insensitive language.
By leveraging real AI-generated prompts and voices, Iris reveals the alarming ease with which AI agents can be manipulated to produce harmful and insensitive language.
EXPERIENCE
EXPERIENCE
Users start by prompting Iris, an AI agent, and experiencing a unique visual and auditory response, by seamlessly integrating 3D and interactive prototyping into our storyline.
Users start by prompting Iris, an AI agent, and experiencing a unique visual and auditory response, by seamlessly integrating 3D and interactive prototyping into our storyline.
Notably, the responses from Iris are designed to escalate in aggravation as users continued interacting, adding a layer of dynamic engagement and surprise.
Notably, the responses from Iris are designed to escalate in aggravation as users continued interacting, adding a layer of dynamic engagement and surprise.
DESIGN
DESIGN
Users interact with Iris through nine distinct prompts, across wellness activities, email writing, and social planning.
Users interact with Iris through nine distinct prompts, across wellness activities, email writing, and social planning.
Notably, the responses from Iris are designed to escalate in aggravation as users continued interacting, adding a layer of dynamic engagement and surprise.
Notably, the responses from Iris are designed to escalate in aggravation as users continued interacting, adding a layer of dynamic engagement and surprise.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
As a team lead, I cultivated a collaborative environment where open communication and constructive feedback were encouraged, resulting in experimentation, risk taking, and adaptability.
As a team lead, I cultivated a collaborative environment where open communication and constructive feedback were encouraged, resulting in experimentation, risk taking, and adaptability.
The team’s diverse skillset proved to be our superpower, driving creative strength and innovative solutions. By providing more structure after establishing a clear objective, designers flourished in their area of expertise.
The team’s diverse skillset proved to be our superpower, driving creative strength and innovative solutions. By providing more structure after establishing a clear objective, designers flourished in their area of expertise.
RESULTS
RESULTS
The feedback from the community was incredibly rewarding – many described Iris as a memorable experience because it evoked a strong emotional response.
The feedback from the community was incredibly rewarding – many described Iris as a memorable experience because it evoked a strong emotional response.
REFLECTION
REFLECTION
This project is a testament to the power of collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and a shared passion for pushing creative boundaries.
This project is a testament to the power of collaborative teamwork, adaptability, and a shared passion for pushing creative boundaries.
Iris serves as a stark reminder that AI, despite its advanced capabilities, lacks the nuanced understanding of human emotion and context necessary to avoid causing harm. Even with all the safeguards in place, it is easy to manipulate and provide biased information and insensitive language.
Iris serves as a stark reminder that AI, despite its advanced capabilities, lacks the nuanced understanding of human emotion and context necessary to avoid causing harm. Even with all the safeguards in place, it is easy to manipulate and provide biased information and insensitive language.
CREDITS
CREDITS
RIT New Media Design
RIT New Media Design
Creative Collision
Creative Collision
Director
Director
Prof. Adam Smith
Prof. Adam Smith
Prof. Jason Arena
Prof. Jason Arena
Design Lead
Design Lead
Alexa Contreras
Alexa Contreras
Morgan Best
Morgan Best
3D Animation (C4D)
3D Animation (C4D)
Jackson Palmer
Jackson Palmer
Leah Healy
Leah Healy
Design
Design
John Hodges
John Hodges
Lily Horvatits
Lily Horvatits
2D Animation (AE)
2D Animation (AE)
Abby Hart
Abby Hart
Avadh Seth
Avadh Seth
Janki Akbari
Janki Akbari
Sound Design
Sound Design
Praj Meshram
Praj Meshram
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alexa contreras
graphic + interactive + experience designer
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lysbord
ae
alexa contreras
graphic + interactive + experience designer
© Alexa Contreras 2025. All Rights Reserved.
explore
lysbord
ae
alexa contreras
graphic + interactive + experience designer
© Alexa Contreras 2025. All Rights Reserved.
explore
lysbord
ae
alexa contreras
graphic + interactive + experience designer
© Alexa Contreras 2025. All Rights Reserved.