The Challenge Series
The Challenge Series is a seven chapter publication which tells the story of the planning, design and construction of Vancouver's Olympic Village. My role within this project was that of art director, working closely between the principal, the writers and the graphic designers to ensure cohesion between the written word and the images.
The intention was to document the positive sides to the story. many interviews with planners, architects, builders, etc. to really acknowledge the people that put a lot of energy and soul into delivering the project on time and under enormous pressure. time will tell how it evolves into a community.
Visit http://www.thechallengeseries.ca/.
Improving the process one chapter at a time. What's neat is that with a group of people who have never done such a thing together. So much so that we finally figured out right about at the 7th chapter!
A true collaboration - each person had a voice in the process and was able to speak up and give suggestions for improving the work flow.
One key component of my role within the work flow was to create wireframes. Since each chapter was set to turn around each month - a lot had to happen concurrently.
Above is an example of one of the wireframes - this became the template for the writers and designers - to be able to start building their pieces from a common plan. it served many purposes but what i learned was the value of visual communication even within the planning and predesign phases.
What I loved even more was seeing what Mizu created from this template - striking the balance of their own expression and design aesthetic with the content rich material - a giant puzzle.
Another aspect of my job was to translate chicken scratch sketches that Roger would draw to explain the various building technologies - heat pumps, net zero building systems, district energy systems, etc. I would take the first stab at it, revise with him and prepare the diagrams for Mizu to incorporate into the final product. Again, I am quite a minimalist when it comes to design so it was always really interesting and surprising to see the end result!
And the result has been sweet.
Readership from 150 countries.
Translated in multiple languages
Gold, Visual Communication – Content Development & Editorial Category at the 2010 Design Exchange Awards of Excellence: The Challenge Series
Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Project in Canada, to Metropolitan Fine Printers at the Environmental Printing Awards: The Challenge Series
The potential and foundation now exists for further challenge series stories to be told.
Which is cool when sustainability initiatives become business models. the power of building a brand with that in mind - scalability - because really this is one challenge and we have a loong way to go in the world of sustainable buildings and communities.
The intention was to document the positive sides to the story. many interviews with planners, architects, builders, etc. to really acknowledge the people that put a lot of energy and soul into delivering the project on time and under enormous pressure. time will tell how it evolves into a community.
Visit http://www.thechallengeseries.ca/.
Improving the process one chapter at a time. What's neat is that with a group of people who have never done such a thing together. So much so that we finally figured out right about at the 7th chapter!
A true collaboration - each person had a voice in the process and was able to speak up and give suggestions for improving the work flow.
One key component of my role within the work flow was to create wireframes. Since each chapter was set to turn around each month - a lot had to happen concurrently.
Above is an example of one of the wireframes - this became the template for the writers and designers - to be able to start building their pieces from a common plan. it served many purposes but what i learned was the value of visual communication even within the planning and predesign phases.
What I loved even more was seeing what Mizu created from this template - striking the balance of their own expression and design aesthetic with the content rich material - a giant puzzle.
Another aspect of my job was to translate chicken scratch sketches that Roger would draw to explain the various building technologies - heat pumps, net zero building systems, district energy systems, etc. I would take the first stab at it, revise with him and prepare the diagrams for Mizu to incorporate into the final product. Again, I am quite a minimalist when it comes to design so it was always really interesting and surprising to see the end result!
And the result has been sweet.
Readership from 150 countries.
Translated in multiple languages
Gold, Visual Communication – Content Development & Editorial Category at the 2010 Design Exchange Awards of Excellence: The Challenge Series
Most Environmentally Progressive Printing Project in Canada, to Metropolitan Fine Printers at the Environmental Printing Awards: The Challenge Series
The potential and foundation now exists for further challenge series stories to be told.
Which is cool when sustainability initiatives become business models. the power of building a brand with that in mind - scalability - because really this is one challenge and we have a loong way to go in the world of sustainable buildings and communities.