Problem Statement

The design challenge for this project is the creation of a small guidebook for a state park. The guidebook will provide information regarding recreational activities, including camping, hiking, and fishing, as well as information regarding the history and natural features of the park. While many books exist for parks at a national level, there are not many books that exist for state parks in Ohio. I hope to fill the need for a simple, well-designed book for the parks in my home state (starting with Shawnee State Park).

I would love for this project to reach and empower all park-goers…

Inspiration and Motivations

Inspiration

This project and the prior work produced in design studio is a reflection of my love of outdoors…

Motivation and Benefits

Making external connections during the research phase…

Research & Process

Research Sources

As I have spent a great deal of time in Shawnee State Park, I have gathered information regarding recreational aspects of the park…

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)… Bibliography.

I also made use of Scioto Historical.

Outline

The outline was critical in establishing how the content would be organized…

Existing Assets

This project began as a cover and branding project…

Mark Making

I began the illustration process digitally…

Feedback

Expert Feedback

I consulted with a colleague to receive feedback regarding the book…

• Based on your knowledge of Shawnee State Park, what would you expect to see included? Recreational activities, events, places for food, and local art.
• If you saw this book at the lodge gift shop, would you pick it up? Yes, seems like a good price…
• Specific comments on illustrations? Simple, clean, creative. Add texture and taper to lines…
• Considering the written content, is it easy to read? Yes. Looking forward to the rewritten version.

Final Deliverables

Book

Motion Graphic

Posters