Floating tryptych design by Carlos Johns-Dávila with interactive mocap system to navigate 360º video and surround audio with gesture control for Psalm for the Mismemoried by Cara Page & Philip Sanchez.
Way Too Far XR is a creative studio specializing in audiovisual design, immersive production, consulting, and hands-on workshop training in XR (extended reality) and interactive media. Founded by Carlos Johns-Dávila, a Peruvian American multimedia artist and composer, the studio develops tech/art installations, performances, and educational experiences that blend technology, storytelling, and cultural research. Based in New York City and working out of Prime Produce Apprentice Cooperative, with projects extending to Philadelphia, Carlos also serves as a co-owner of Black Heart, bringing a collaborative, community-driven approach to every project.
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IG: @carlosjohnsdavila
Jun, 2023Illumination: Tracing the History of Black Economics of America
Black Heart
NJ
Projection & Interaction System Design + Original Score
by Carlos Johns-Dávila
For Illumination: Tracing the Path of Black Economics in America, commissioned by the African American Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey for their Black Business Expo, my approach combined projection design, original score, and interactive system design to create an engaging, educational experience. The installation used touch responsive visuals and stop-motion-inspired animation by Rozzdower to guide audiences through key moments in Black economic history, transforming historical timelines into a living, participatory environment. My original score underscored this journey, reinforcing rhythm, movement, and continuity across generations. The interactive system—best described as a touch-activated narrative interface—invited users to physically navigate and activate the content, emphasizing embodiment as a way of learning. This work reflects my approach to immersive design as a tool for public education, where storytelling, interactivity, and cultural history converge to make complex narratives accessible and impactful.