Plant La Mobile App by Haiwei Yeh |
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| DESIGN NAME: Plant La PRIMARY FUNCTION: Mobile App INSPIRATION: This project was designed for the third annual Los Angeles series, "Beyond Land Recognition: A New Model of Support and Reparations for Native Communities," an application with extensive information and illustrations to more effectively communicate California's native plants and understand how the plants are used． UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Plant LA is a convenient app for people who want to understand the better indigenous plants of California and the relationship between humans and nature through an interactive experience. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This application allows you to search for Indigenous plants in Los Angeles by entering your zip code. You can explore the various ways people use these plants, such as for food and medicine. Additionally, the app provides the opportunity to learn the Tongva names of each plant and view their locations in your area. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in January 2020 and finished in May in Los Angeles. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: The design tools used in this project are Miro for brainstorming, creating the information architecture, and the flowchart. Illustrator for logo design.icon design. Illustration and brand identity. Figma for wireframe and prototypes. Photoshop for illustration and creating presentation elements. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The app is designed for iOS systems. TAGS: Design, App, Nature, Plants, Understanding RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The mobile app developed for the third annual Los Angeles series, "Beyond Land Recognition: A New Model of Support and Reparations for Native Communities," represents a cutting-edge tool for educating users about California's native plants and their uses. The app features a wealth of information and multimedia content, including illustrations and interactive maps, that makes learning about these plants engaging and accessible. The app also includes features that allow users to search for plants by location and learn about their cultural and ecological significance, as well as provide information about traditional uses such as food and medicine. Throughout the development process, the designers placed a strong emphasis on supporting and empowering Native communities, and the app is designed to promote awareness and appreciation of their cultural heritage. Overall, the mobile app represents a significant contribution to the cause of reparations and support for Native communities and demonstrates the power of technology to bridge cultural divides and promote understanding. CHALLENGE: Our task with presenting complex information in a way that was engaging and accessible to users of all backgrounds while demonstrating sensitivity to the cultural and ecological significance of these plants. The challenge was creating an informative and respectful app that promoted a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Indigenous knowledge of these plants. Throughout the development process, we worked closely with Native communities to ensure that the app was accurate, culturally appropriate, and sensitive to the needs and perspectives of all stakeholders. Ultimately, the challenge of creating a powerful and meaningful tool for promoting awareness for Native communities. ADDED DATE: 2023-03-30 19:41:01 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Haiwei Yeh, 2022. |
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NAME: Haiwei Yeh PROFILE: This project is a collaboration with the Chief design officer for the city of Los Angeles and the director of the 3rd LA series at USC Dornsife: Christopher Hawthorne. The main purpose is to the 3rd LA Series "Beyond Land Acknowledgement: New Models of Support and Reparation for Indigenous Communities," in which we channeled Tongva's voice to discuss how Los Angeles and other cities can more actively and meaningfully support indigenous communities. and through the application to understand the better indigenous plants of California and the relationship between humans and nature through an interactive experience. |
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Plant La Mobile App by Haiwei Yeh is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Category, 2022 - 2023.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Haiwei Yeh. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Haiwei Yeh. |
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