Site-Specific Experience

Designing for Sustainability

Designing for Sustainability

Designing for Sustainability

Confluence -
The Turtle Connection

Confluence -
The Turtle Connection

Confluence -
The Turtle Connection

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

Impact on the local community in Long Beach

Impact on the local community in 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

Team Confluence

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