Pixel Punk

Virtual Graffiti

Ariel Adhidevara
MDes Mediums 2025
Meng-Lun Tu
MAUD 2025
Ben Kazer
MDes Mediums 2025
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1 Pixel Punk brings out the graffiti artist in all of us. Paint with your phone and see your art wherever you go.

Graffiti is a highly controversial art form, considered by many as vandalism and defacement of public property. However, graffiti is undoubtedly an important representation of the energy and creativity found in urban communities. This artistic expression can challenge architectural and urban design in our physical world. With our project, however, we invite individuals to channel their creativity in a virtual realm, exploring the concept of 3D graffiti in space, unlike the conventional 2D canvases in our built environment. In doing so, we not only celebrate and amplify graffiti artist’s artistic voice, but also maintain the integrity of our physical spaces.

Project video
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2 Pixel Punk allows users to project their digital designs on physical surfaces, without altering them permanently.
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3 Find your frame and tap the screen to paint.
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4 Real-time animation mimics aerosol spray.
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5 Change the color of your design with an easy-to-use slider from the pop-up menu.