SFCC's Science Department requested assistance in creating a sign to educate visitors about the addition of a bioswale to the campus.
A bioswale is a natural filtration system that cleans water from rainfall and runoff, capturing pollutants while using microorganisms to help purify it. This bioswale will serve as a vital resource for science students, providing a site for wildlife studies and sample collection. With the expertise of the Science Department and guidance from Science Aid, Robin Burgis, we ensured all facts and imagery align perfectly with the topic.
The initial groundwork for this project was completed by a teammate in the SFCC Graphic Design Club. I built upon their foundation by developing a cohesive color palette, refining the visuals, and ensuring text alignment for a polished final layout.
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Left: Teammate's initial concept
Right: My refined version of their vision
Next, I collaborated with the Science Department Aid to discuss their vision for the imagery. Over the course of a few months, we worked closely to refine and tweak the images, captions, placements, and overall layout to ensure the design aligned with their goals.
After several rounds of collaboration and refinement, we finalized a design that met the needs of the Science Department while effectively communicating the purpose and importance of the bioswale.
This project provided my first experience working directly with a client, teaching me valuable lessons about collaboration and managing expectations. I learned how to navigate the back-and-forth decision-making process, communicate clear deadlines and objectives, and balance my professional judgment with the client’s vision to achieve a final design that met their needs.
This project provided my first experience working directly with a client, teaching me valuable lessons about collaboration and managing expectations. I learned how to navigate the back-and-forth decision-making process, communicate clear deadlines and objectives, and balance my professional judgment with the client’s vision to achieve a final design that met their needs.
See the sign in person at the South entrance of the Science building, located between the building and the front road at 3410 W Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224.
