Max's Fears

Max is a character with several intense fears. This project explores six of his greatest fears through visual and auditory interactions. Each fear is represented by a button that, when activated, triggers animations and sounds meant to convey the sensation of anxiety and panic that Max experiences.

We use a vibrant and contrasting color palette to accentuate the feeling of urgency and discomfort—alarming reds, tense yellows, vibrant magenta for unease, and acidic green for disturbing elements—all set against a black background that emphasizes emotional heaviness.

Click the buttons to experience Max's fears!

Max is afraid of bathrooms

Max feels intense fear every time he approaches a bathroom.

Giant shoe

Max fears fireworks

The sudden roar and flashes of fireworks terrify Max.

Fireworks

Max is afraid of vehicles

The noise of traffic and accelerating vehicles generate anxiety in Max.

Vehicles

Max fears when the owner leaves

Loneliness and the absence of his owner provoke anxiety in Max.

Loneliness

Max is afraid of heights

Heights cause vertigo in Max, with a constant sensation of being about to fall.

Heights

Max fears the sound of shoes

The repetitive sound of approaching footsteps generates panic in Max.

Footsteps