Site-Specific Experience
Overview
Role
Project Manger & Design Lead
Team
Ava J, Sean C, Anthony V, Aleyna A, Afsana S, Ritesh A
Timeline
August - December 2023
Collaborators
Aquarium of the Pacific Sea Turtle Monitoring Program
Tidal Influence and Teen Climate Council
Outcome
Won 2024 Green Generational Sustainable Award by CSU Long Beach
SUMMARY
A multi-sensory, site-specific experience designed to raise awareness about the endangered green sea turtles at the confluence of the San Gabriel River and Coyote Creek in Long Beach. Through interactive stations, the project invites public engagement while highlighting the challenges turtles face, including habitat loss, pollution, and climate change. Rooted in community insights and environmental research, Confluence transforms an underutilized urban space into a vibrant, educational, and immersive experience, reconnecting people with nature and advocating for conservation.
SKILLS SHOWCASE
Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders and community partners
Partnered with Aquarium of the Pacific, Long Beach and Green Sea Turtle Monitoring Program
Strategic application of the design process for successful community-driven projects
Proficient in conducting field research and aligning project goals with United Nations SDGs and LA County objectives
Utilization of technology for prototyping and visualizing site experiences
Adherence to iterative processes and data-driven design decision-making