Vibrations
The vibrations are multi-modal, 3-D installations, which explore the experiential states of tweens. They allow a non-tween to experience the range of emotional states of a tween by enabling the viewer to become immersed in each experiential state.

Excitement Flow
A state in which a tween is completely and actively engaged, for example, when they are competing in a sport, playing a video game, or shopping.
Samantha: “The guitars. I love playing. I’ve been playing for 2 years.”
Ashlee: “Basketball is my favorite sport.”

Slow Flow
A state of flow in which a tween is passively engaged. For example, when they are watching TV.
Zane: “I watch a lot of TV when I’m bored.”

Pressure
When tweens feel the stress or burden of adversity, such as the daily load of homework.
Jennifer: “That’s all my homework that I have to do. And I wonder why I’m so stressed?”
Natasha: “My lovely, annoying math homework.”

Frustration
A feeling that occurs when tweens are being hindered or criticized, for example, when they want to make a purchase on their own or when they are reprimanded by their parents.
Katy: “The stupid alarm clock that wakes me up at six every morning.”
Natasha: “My massive, billion pound backpack I lug around everyday.”

Comfort
When tweens are in a state of well-being, such as when they are doing something they enjoy, like reading a book or talking on their cell phone.
Samantha: “My boom-box. Couldn’t live without it.”
Rosemarie: “This is a picture of when I sleep. As you can see on the bed is my stuffed animals that I like the most.”
Katy: “Books…I love to read.”

Insecurity
The feeling of uncertainty or lack of confidence that arises, for example, when tweens are concerned about not fitting in, such as when they do not have the latest cell phone.
Ashlee: “Cell phones are cool.”
Natasha: “The vanity that I do my make-up in every morning.”
Marvel: “I always wanted one because everybody I know had one.”