Shomvi Kilombaki

Interactive P5.js Poster

Interactive P5.js Poster: Riso Print

CLIENT

Academic Project

SERVICE

Interaction Designer

YEAR

2025

LOCATION

Individual

Overview

The goal of this project was to create a visually engaging and interactive poster using generative coding in P5.js. The final design needed to be both dynamic on screen and translate well into a riso print, capturing the essence of playful simplicity and bold color layering

Challenge

The biggest challenge was learning P5.js while simultaneously developing the poster. I had to experiment with code based visuals, ensuring they worked both interactively and as a static riso print. Additionally, mastering the riso printing process required multiple test prints to achieve the right balance of color, alignment, and clarity.

Results

Through research, I explored artists with strong typographic and geometric styles, ultimately drawing inspiration from Karel Martens and his use of simple shapes and watercolor effects. I coded the poster in P5.js, refining it through iteration. The final print was achieved through trial and error on the riso printer, resulting in a modern, slick design that effectively merged digital interactivity with analog print techniques.