Ross Park
Date: December 2023
Role: Graduate Communications and UX Design Assistant
Link: https://naturalearning.org/ross-park
Client: Ross Park Zoo
Role: Graduate Communications and UX Design Assistant
Link: https://naturalearning.org/ross-park
Client: Ross Park Zoo
The project involved designing a comprehensive Master Plan document for the Ross Park Playful Learning Forest. This document serves as a communication tool to convey the landscape architecture vision and strategic plans developed through community surveys and stakeholder workshops facilitated by the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI).
Design Objectives:
Purpose: To create a clear, visually engaging document that communicates the expanded vision for Ross Park, emphasizing educational potential and nature interaction.
Audience: Stakeholders, community members, and the implementation team, ensuring accessibility and clarity for a diverse audience.
Key Features:
Visual Layout: The design incorporates organized sections, diagrams, and imagery to effectively convey the Master Plan's mission, goals, and site configurations.
User Needs: The document highlights user feedback and community survey results, guiding future schematic designs and site management processes.
Engagement: Designed to foster stakeholder engagement by clearly outlining the project’s mission, goals, and features in an easily digestible format.
Content Highlights:
Mission & Goals: Clearly presented to align with the stakeholders’ vision and community feedback.
Site Configuration & Design Program: Visual and textual elements describe site boundaries, play areas, and accessible routes, aiding in decision-making and project implementation.
Outcome:
The document serves as a decision-making guide for Ross Park's Playful Learning Forest implementation team, aligning with the project’s mission and goals while fostering community engagement and understanding.
