Project Overview
Link: pnw-urban-gardening
The goal of this project was to develop a website that educates people in the Pacific Northwest about the importance of living sustainably through simple lifestyle changes, such as gardening. The website highlights the benefits of both gardening and composting, demonstrating how individuals can reduce waste by growing some of their own food and utilizing composting methods. The video remix highlights the importance of composting and offers guidance on effective composting techniques. Additionally, the illustrated infographic includes a planting guide for the region, lists plants that thrive in pots, a frost schedule, and methods to extend the growing season.
Role
Designer, Producer, and Developer
- Conceptualized and developed the project to showcase the importance of local gardening.
- Designed, illustrated, and wrote content for the website.
- Created multimedia elements, including an illustrated infographic and video remix.
- Hand-coded the website using HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles.
- Researched Pacific Northwest growing conditions and sustainable practices.
- Produced educational video content on composting techniques and their benefits.
Project Scope
This comprehensive web development project aimed to create an accessible educational resource for sustainable urban living:
Website Design & Development
- Created a website focusing on how urban gardening can help foster a healthier planet by reducing environmental impact.
- Provided tips for sustainable and affordable gardening.
- Hand-coded a responsive website to ensure optimal viewing across all devices.
- Designed an intuitive information architecture to guide users through gardening concepts.
- Developed a cohesive visual identity that reflects the organic and eco-friendly nature of the topic.
Educational Content Creation
- Created a video remix as a guide for individuals to learn how to compost to produce soil, fertilizer, and reduce waste.
- Produced an infographic featuring a Pacific Northwest planting schedule for popular vegetables, plants suitable for pots, a frost schedule, and methods to extend the growing season.
- Wrote comprehensive content covering the benefits of urban gardening and sustainable practices.
- Illustrated custom graphics and icons to enhance visual communication.
- Researched and compiled region-specific gardening information for the Pacific Northwest.
Multimedia Production
- Produced and edited a composting video remix demonstrating proper techniques.
- Created an illustrated infographic showcasing planting schedules and growing tips.
- Designed all visual assets, including graphics, icons, and layout elements.
- Optimized multimedia content for web delivery and various screen sizes.
Tools Used
- Figma
- HTML & CSS
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe After Effects
