Global Organization

Visualizing Sustainable Cities

Designing information to solve the problem about depleting natural heritage of Bengaluru City through Visual Design

My Role

My Role

Communication Designer

Communication Designer

Communication Designer

Methods

Methods

• Ethnography Research • Interviews • Sketching and Ideation • Illustration • Information Design • Editorial Design

Timeframe

Timeframe

6 weeks (2016)

Overview

This project focused on Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11, aiming to create cities that are safe, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Supported by UN-Habitat and under the UNESCO chair at Srishti Institute, the initiative utilized ethnographic research to explore Bengaluru’s diminishing green spaces due to rapid urbanization. Through visual communication, the project raised awareness about the importance of biodiversity and green infrastructure, highlighting the city’s transition from a "Garden City" to its current environmental challenges. The final outputs, including a coffee table book and tent cards, were designed to engage local stakeholders in protecting Bengaluru's natural heritage for a more sustainable future.

The awareness was a part of the UN conference, The New Urban agenda held in Quito, Ecuador on October 2016.

Impact

Increased Awareness

Increased Awareness

Increased Awareness

Increased Awareness

Creation of engaging visual materials that communicate the value of green infrastructure.

Global Participation

Global Participation

Global Participation

Global Participation

Participated in global discussions on urban sustainability, linking with the UN conference, The New Urban Agenda.

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Engaged with local stakeholders, including residents and city planners, to promote awareness and action.

Process Overview

Not the End

Not the End

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Designed muliple Graphic Design projects as an in-house designer at a Life Science Organization working on Clinical Trials

Designed muliple Graphic Design projects as an in-house designer at a Life Science Organization working on Clinical Trials

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