MIXibition Spring 2026

Join the ASU MIX Center for our Spring 2026 MIXibition! This will be a night to engage the ASU and Mesa communities with work from graduate students and faculty across various disciplines in the ASU Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts.

Experience a night filled with FREE immersive exhibits and artwork, open for all to enjoy. The exhibit will be held inside the ASU Media and Immersive eXperience (MIX) Center in Downtown Mesa, AZ running from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. 

Featured MIXibitions

Outdoor DAK Screen

7:15 p.m.

Led by Professors Ana Herruzo and Weidi Zhang

Description: This course focuses on the practices of design for immersive experiences using different media including but not limited to extended reality technologies. Students worked on interdisciplinary projects using and developing their skills on composition/aesthetics of environmental design; programmatic/spatial requirements in both real and virtual universes; modeling/simulation of spaces/objects in 3D animated environments, motion graphics, 3D printing/rapid prototyping, storytelling and world building. Students developed abilities to manage projects, work effectively in teams and transform research into creative/technological products.

Come see the students' work on the big outdoor screen at the ASU MIX Center!

105 - Enhanced Immersion Studio | 115 - Sound Stage 1

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Led by Professor Sven Ortel

***Attendees will need to reserve their free ticket prior to start time. Please visit the Floor 1 Info Desk in the Lobby to learn more!

Featured projects from graduate students are: 

Show 1 (Blue ticket) - Playground at 6:30 p.m.

Show 2 (Pink ticket) - Saudade at 7:00 p.m.

Show 3 (Green ticket) - The Mystical Museum of Mysterious and Magical Menageries at 7:30 p.m.

Show 4 (Orange Ticket) - Forgetful Little Seedlings at 8:00 p.m.

Description: Led by Professor Sven Ortel, this is a production-focused course centered on creating 360-degree immersive experiences. Students go through the complete process of conceptualizing, designing, and producing an actual 360-degree immersive experience as part of the coursework.

218 | 219 - Makeup and Wardrobe Shop

Led by Sparrow Dineen

Description: This event is a powerful immersive experience that centers themes of belonging and community placemaking. Experience a playful, sacred space for transformation and self-reflection through embodied gameplay and art-making.

Don't miss the masked parade and dance at 8:20 p.m.!

123 - Sound Stage 3

6:00 p.m.

Led by Professor Weidi Zhang

Description: Immersive yourself in unique experiences all created by students of the Programming Fundamentals for Immersive Experience Design class.

In this course, students learn core programming concepts and apply them to build projects across extended reality, real-time interaction, and generative media. The result is a collection of creative, technology-driven experiences that bring code to life.

• Michael Shaughnessy — Gravastar
  6:00–6:10 PM
• Mike Amato — Last Class
  6:15–6:30 PM
• Sophia Callesen — Migration
  6:35–7:10 PM

Break
7:10–7:25 PM

• Wen Weng — Snail
  7:25–8:00 PM
• Anwesha Das — From Stardust to Earth
  8:05–8:30 PM
• Ying-Ju Chen — +886
  8:35–9:10 PM

106 - Tom and Ruth Nesbitt Community Room

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Led by Don Balanzat (aka Chaotic Curiosity)

Description: Drop in for an open conversation about AI and extended reality. Ask questions, explore live demos and engage with real-world applications, ethics and future impact. Come and go as you like.

Don’s unique approach combines storytelling, science, and a spirit of curiosity; inviting everyone to see how AI can become part of their personal and professional toolkit.

To learn more about Don and Chaotic Curiosity, visit: chaoticcuriosity.io 

201 - Screening Theater

Led by The Sidney Poitier New American Film School

Description: Come see student Capstone films created by students in The Sidney Poitier New American Film School!

... and many more interactive activities from students and faculty!