Mystery in Project X is created through imagery that eludes immediate recognition. A model tending to a garden, a man disembarking from a vehicle, or a carpenter employing a power saw—all become guessing games, unraveling layers of meaning beyond their initial appearances.

Wordplay involves the creation of images that possess ambiguity, but on contemplation, reveal themselves to represent composite English words and expressions. These images are crafted to evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue.