INTERVENTION: Black Circle: An Inquiry of the Optimist

Black Circle: An Inquiry of the Optimist



                                                     This right here is my intervention project for a Graphic Design Course I am currently taking. This looks boring right? It was...Honestly I couldn't handle doing it...but that would be pessimistic of me and that would defy the meaning behind this project. It was meant to see who would notice the Black Circle on the wall and approach it to see what's inside. But I am getting ahead of myself, so let me explain. What is the Black Circle?

                                   

This right here is what my project is all about, I intended to place three Black Circles around the campus of my University which is apparently supposed to intrigue the passer bys. There are two Circles, one is the black cardboard that is seen by all and the second is a message printed n vinyl that is posted right behind the black one. The way to expose the message is to open The Black Circle like a door revealing the message. By leaving The Black Circle semi-opened, it leaves observant people who see it get curious and approach it. Each has a different Quote about optimism. 



The Results:


The Black Circle managed to Intrigue many students who were on their way to class and that got them looking at it more and more when they felt that it was not in place. Some more than others and it worked out alright and managed to get a few interviews with those who were keen on sharing their opinion.



Most people were shy and could not be approached even if they were threatened. A few were serious and many were humorous, and only two were destructive. Of the eight students that were interviewed, six of them claimed they were Optimists while only two actually admitted that they are pessimistic and were proud of it. 

In conclusion, I can safely say that students nowadays are very observant and capable of spotting the meanings behind things, well mostly, but they are extremely shy of taking action and lazy especially when a camera is involved.