Color photograph of handheld smartphone displaying open messaging interface. Device shown in vertical orientation with dark-mode interface active. Chat header at top indicates conversation with contact “Alex,” with message field containing hyperlink labeled “authoritarianism” referencing theatlantic.com. Below, preview card of embedded YouTube video appears, displaying thumbnail with multiple illustrated figures and text reading “Thank you to animators for entering The Pink Floyd Animation Competition,” with domain attribution “YouTube” below thumbnail. Play button symbol centered over preview indicates video availability.

Lower half of screen reveals active text entry field with blinking cursor. Virtual keyboard in Korean layout (Hangul script) is visible, with predictive suggestions appearing above keys. Typed text fragment visible in entry bar shows partial Hangul characters. Message interface displays typical icons including microphone, emoji selector, and attachment options.

Smartphone casing is black with curved edges, held in human left hand with fingers wrapped around device. Background surface is brown textured material, possibly wooden furniture or leather upholstery, blurred to keep focus on screen. Lighting is ambient and soft, with reflections on glass surface highlighting touchscreen clarity.

Image captures intersection of digital communication, cross-lingual input, and media sharing, situating user within context of globalized messaging and multimedia consumption.

The figure contains two conceptual visualizations that outline relationships in human-computer interaction and applied learning activities.

On the left, a Venn diagram and flow structure illustrate Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) as an interdisciplinary field situated at the intersection of Computer Science, Human Factors Engineering, and Cognitive Science. Beneath, the chart identifies different modalities of Cognitive Interaction: Sight, Touch, Hearing, Voice, and Spatial. These modalities are then linked to specific interaction input/output mechanisms. Interaction I includes Mouse and Keyboard as input, Touch screen UI as input, Monitors and Speakers as output, and Screen with Speakers and Vibrations as output. Interaction II includes Voice as input/output, Body Movement as input/output, Gesture and Face as input/output, Sensors as output, and Screen with Speakers as output.

On the right, an Activity Theory triangle model structures a learning process with interlinked nodes. The Subject is defined as student participants. The Tools include Moodle, computer, and YouTube clips. The Object is to critically reflect and critique topic questions and key ideas from literature. The Outcome is applicable knowledge. Rules include APA referencing style, word limits, and three contributions per week. The Community is defined as peers and lecturer. Division of Labour refers to the lecturer providing voice files to individual groups and plenary files to all.

The diagram is represented with bidirectional arrows showing reciprocal influence between all elements, emphasizing dynamic relationships between tools, participants, and rules in knowledge production. Together, the two sections of the figure link the interdisciplinary foundation of HCI with a pedagogical model of mediated student activity, illustrating both technical modalities of interaction and structured learning frameworks.

This image captures a milestone moment in which Alex Boya’s work and identity are visibly presented on the front page of the official Pink Floyd YouTube channel, within the context of the Pink Floyd Animation Contest. The screenshot, sourced directly from the band’s verified account, documents Boya’s placement at the top left corner of the highlighted submissions, affirming his inclusion in a curated showcase of international entries.

The layout displays a mosaic of animation frames, paired with the header “PINK FLOYD ANIMATION CONTEST THANK YOU”, situating the acknowledgment within a celebratory, retrospective communication. At the center of the screen, Boya’s profile image and channel statistics stand out clearly: the name Alex Boya, follower and view count, and his established media channel presence (notably already surpassing billions of GIF views across platforms) are made visible under the official Pink Floyd branding. This positioning effectively integrates his creative identity into the band’s digital front page, a rare and high-profile instance of convergence between independent animation practice and one of the most influential music groups in cultural history.

Boya’s signature Walking Bread universe, with its distinctive bread-headed figures and surreal, morphing anatomical-cyborg hybrids, stands in dialogue with Pink Floyd’s own tradition of experimental visuals. The juxtaposition of his work alongside submissions from a global network of animators further demonstrates the resonance of his creative language in contexts far beyond local or national exposure. Not only does this validate his participation, but it also solidifies his creative practice as intersecting with legacy-driven cultural narratives that continue to inspire audiences worldwide.

The video metadata, visible in the lower section of the screenshot, confirms the official release: published by Pink Floyd on YouTube, it accumulated 42,000 views within 10 days at the time of capture. The inclusion of the Pink Floyd 50th Anniversary logo anchors the contest to a larger commemorative campaign, situating Boya’s recognition within a key historical celebration of the band’s five-decade legacy.

For archival continuity, this moment establishes Alex Boya’s name and animated work not only as recognized but as visibly inscribed on the band’s own media architecture, creating a bridge between experimental, independently-driven animation and the enduring cultural weight of global rock history. The screenshot preserves irrefutable proof of this high-visibility acknowledgment, functioning both as documentation of recognition and as validation of Boya’s expanding reach across platforms that connect mass audiences, legacy art, and contemporary animation practices.

"Now public on Youtube!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8v4Eiqt-04
Thanks to my whole team who made this possible♥
Jelena Popovic Theodore Ushev Judith Gruber-Stitzer Olivier Calvert Daniela Zekina Chantal Bergeron Melanie Bergeron Amanda Keesmaat Tom Mennier Lise Wedlock Thomas Garant Geoff Mitchell Bernard Belley Jean Paul Vialard Eloi Champagne Denis Pilon, Melanie Bouchard Randall Finnerty Candice Desormeaux Luc Binette Victoire-Émilie Bessette, Rosalina Di Sario Dominique Forget Stéphanie Lalonde Judith Lessard Bérubé Jolène Oleepeeka Lessard & Michael Fukushima"

Facebook.com. (2019). Alex Boya. [online] Available at: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162376091590521&set=a.10151324856190521&type=3 [Accessed 9 Nov. 2019].

Production Co: National Film Board of Canada (NFB). Directed by Alex Boya. Writing Credits: Alex Boya. Produced by Jelena Popovic, Producer. Michael Fukushima, executive producer. Music by Judith Gruber-Stitzer. Film Editing by Theodore Ushev, editing consultant. Sound Department: Olivier Calvert, sound designer. Technical Specs: Runtime: 8 min Color: Black and White. Details Official Sites: National Film Board of Canada (CA). Country: Canada. Release Date: 27 September 2018 (Canada). Storyline Plot Summary: A pilot crash-lands into his home. His face has been replaced by a turbine and he's fallen in love with a ceiling fan. To save their marriage, his wife must take drastic action. One-word title Genres: Animation Short