Re:peat Livinglabs
Encouraging Peatland Restoration with an Intuitive, Scalable Crop Atlas
Role
UX Research • UI/UX Design • Prototyping • Client Project
Team
Sanjana Nitturkar Amy Gonzalez Jericho Sanchez
Madison Lee Tanvi Patil Sam Johnson
Tools
Figma • Adobe Illustrator
Date
February - May 2024
Background
Re:Peat Living Labs is a Design for Good Project aimed to regenerate peatlands through an open-source collaboration and knowledge exchange platform, by co-designing with local communities for sustainable livelihoods.
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PEATLANDS
diverse and carbon-rich wetlands, holding 33% of the world’s carbon.
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Problem
The current platform lacks effective communication of context, features a confusing flow, provides limited and incomplete information, and is neither comprehensive nor scalable.
regenerate peatlands by co-designing with local communities for sustainable livelihoods?
HOW MIGHT WE
Solution: Plant Atlas Redesign and Expansion
A comprehensive guide to peat crops designed to encourage peatland regeneration, showcasing their locations, uses, and innovations, all within a scalable framework for seamlessly integrating future data
Research and Design of Core Crops
synthesizing the hydrological, ecological, and economical values
priotizing resarch on modern innovations using crops
Designed icons of each of the 10 core crops in adobe illustrato
Azolla
Bogbean
Calamus
Cranberry
Cattail
Gypcewort
Peatmoss
Reed
Sundew
Watermint
Research: Organization and Flow
synthesizing the hydrological, ecological, and economical values
priotizing resarch on modern innovations using crops
Solution: Plant Atlas Redesign and Expansion
The current platform lacks effective communication of context, features a confusing flow, provides limited and incomplete information, and is neither comprehensive nor scalable.
Synthesis: Key Insights
• Emphasize Information Flow: Intuitive maps from large to small viewsOrganize and present information in a logical, clear, and engaging way to make it easily digestible
Bring the Plant to Life: Use interactive and visually appealing methods to captivate users
Accessibility for All: Ensure the content is accessible and easily understandable for both farmers and non-technical users
Highlight Modern Innovations: Showcase modern innovations related to the plant to enhance its appeal and encourage its popularity
Globe View
Map View
Interactable Plant Pages
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Ideation: Creating A Scalable Flow
Interactive Globe
Dynamic globe connects you to global peatland hotspots, offering a bird’s-eye view of regions rich in biodiversity and sustainable potential
Plant-Specific Page
Explore peatland crop, including its role in the ecosystem, practical uses, and innovative developments
Country-Specific Crop Guides
View detailed, localized data on peatland crops, including distribution, ecosystem impact, and agricultural patterns for each country
Innovation
Discover modern advancements in peatland crop technologies, from sustainable farming to cutting-edge products
