Scratch Disk
2026
The Scratch Disk project was showcased at Maker Faire 2026 from September 25 to 27 at Mare Island, welcoming more than 2,000 visitors. The exhibition highlighted student artwork while giving the team hands on experience with public presentation, problem solving, and visitor engagement. It also provided DMA students with professional work experience alongside DMA alumni.
The gallery set up with 7 games by computers, projection mapping set up with a projector and screen, game set up with a custom triangle structure build with 3 custom screens with controllers, and over 10 LED mask handmade by DMA students from Art 106 program.
Photos by Ky Han Ly
Illustration, Motion Graphic, Projection Mapping, Artist Concept, Project Producer, Collaborate
Project Description
The San Jose State University CADRE Student Org, CADRE Alumni Org, Game Dev Club, and Laguna Interactive present Scratch Disk, an immersive art exhibit that includes digital and physical artworks and puzzles. Our story takes place in the Scratch, a pocket dimension filled with all the digital items that fall through the cracks: abandoned digital pets, bounced emails, deleted default cubes, dropped data packets, forgotten memes, and unsaved files. There, we meet the Archivist, a researcher who is trapped in the Scratch and has been cataloguing the strange creatures and phenomena while searching for a way to escape. To assist the Archivist, interact with the exhibit and solve collaboratively to unlock the secrets of the Scratch and help him find his way out!
Each puzzle station is cleared to reveal clues and secrets about the greater mystery of the exhibit. Play on a classic arcade cabinet, sift through websites for clues, and have fun in our fictional dimension of the Scratch!
In addition to the interactive exhibit, CADRE students present a collection of animated illuminated masks and several smaller projects created this year, ranging from custom computer sculptures to short video games. Check out our curated selection of student-created digital media artworks from SJSU.
Exhibition Set Up
Brand Design
The logo design by the lead designer Sunshine Matthew and the element material design by the Marketing Team Members
By Rhyme Balabat & Jenica Nguyen
By Brandon Vuong
By Brandon Vuong & Ky Han Ly
My Work
Social Media: Motion Graphic, Videographer & Video Editor, Adobe Premiere Pro, Canva
Scratch Disk Sign: Adobe Illustrator, Print & Cut
Sticker & Tote Bag Project: Print, Cut, & Heat Press
Materials:
Cricut Explore 5
HTVRONT Heat press paper for print
HTVRONT Heat Press Machine
Tote Bag Product Team: Ky Han Ly, Sophia Nguyen, Jennifer Low
Sticker & Tote Bag Project: Print, Self Adhesive Laminating & Cut
Materials:
Cricut Explore 5
Vinyl sticker paper for print
Hologram & Sandy glitter clear laminate sheets
Sticker Production Team: Ky Han Ly, Sophia Nguyen, Rhyme Balabat, Brandon Vuong
