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Pro c e ss Folio Ángel López | National Park Service | Summer 2015

National Park Service Mission The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world. Denver Service Center Mission For the National Park Service, we provide a collaborative framework for informed decision making that advances the stewardship of resources and visitor experiences.

Overview Appointment Internship

Current Projects

The summer of 2015, my internship appointment has been with the

In the federal government, the fiscal year runs from every October to

National Park Service (NPS) under the Department of the Interior as a

September of the following year. The summer quickly picks up with

Visual Information Specialist (VIS). I work at the Denver Service Center

project workload and requires a high demand of energy. Current

(DSC) in Lakewood, CO that consists of six divisions. My division is

projects consist of:

Planning and consists of over 60+ employees with diverse disciplines.

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accessibility planning documents in long-document format

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strategic park planning guides in short-document format

Responsibilities

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cover and divider designs for planning documents

Furthermore, I work with a small publications team that contribute

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national planning documents for the US President

to in-house visual communication products as well as products that

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park newsletter announcement

reach out to all the 400+ national parks within the US. Common

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park postcard cards

products range from postcards, brochures, web development, brand

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DSC annual report

identity development, long-document, banners, and newsletters for example. In addition, I am responsible have the opportunity to

Format of Process

facilitate meetings, lead team design projects, and obtain training in

Some projects showcased in this document are on going and haven’t

my field to stay competitive and up-to-date on applications.

not been completed. For the most part, each project showcased will highlight the following: −−

project objective

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initial conception

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designer notes

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email communication

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feedback

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outcome

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Contents NPS Guide Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Typeface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Arrowhead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Additional Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Annual Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Project Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Initial Conception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Notes & Email Communication . . . . . . . . . 10 Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Isle Royale National Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Project Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Conception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Email Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Feedback & Designer Notes . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation of Previous Brand Identity . . . . Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Wilderness Basics Toolkit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Project Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Conception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mood Board Feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Icon Vectorization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Color Exploration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Task 1 Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Workbook Ideations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Icon Vectorization for Workbook & Initial Layout . Workbook Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan . . . . . . 39 Project Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Initial Conception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Final Outcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Closing

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NPS Guide Standards

NPS Guide Standards A strong component of my

Typeface

design process is acknowledging

The selected typefaces used are the Frutiger font

and utilizing the NPS Guide

family and a custom made NPS Rawlinson oldstyle

Standards in all products. Most

font family. Each with variations of light, roman,

specifically, the correct usage

bold and heavy samples to work from. Depending

of typeface and the agency

on the purpose of the product, a specific font family

emblem logo or better known in

is only used as specified in the branding guide.

the agency as the arrowhead.

Frutiger Font Family

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

NPS Rawlinson Oldstyle Font Family

AB CDEFGHIJKLMNOP QRSTUVWXYZ abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz 0123456789

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U.S. Department of the Interior

How to use the Arrowhead and other graphic elements Over twenty years of use made the Unigrid publication program’s black band say “National Park Service” to the public. This flyer helps you to use the black band and its variant black bar to assure strong identity.

To get the National Park Service identity right for your audience, you need to orchestrate three elements: the Arrowhead Arrowhead, the black band, and the type that identifies The Arrowhead emblem logo carries aour long history agency, the department, and your park or program. This flyer helps of evolution in the last 100 years. In order to useyou succeed in making all three elements work together to build strong public recognition.

Consistent use of the the third element—typography— puts the full NPS signature on your product. Only the consistent and proper use of all three elements gives your product and park or program clearly recognizable NPS identity.

it correctly, I had to commonly “orchestrate three

Fifty years use fixed the Arrowhead in the public mind elements: the Arrowhead, the black band, andofthe as our symbol. The full-color flyer Graphic identity built

type that identifies [NPS] agency, theondepartment, tradition tells you how to use the recently revised and park or program.” Extracted information from the NPS Arrowhead Guideline Standards.

Arrowhead artwork successfully.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

How to use the type with the Arrowhead You will often use the Arrowhead with type that lists the agency and department and your park or program and its partners. ■

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National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

always set such type in Frutiger Bold, upper and lower case, flush left and ragged right, i.e. not justified. place such type right or left of the Arrowhead. If those positions don’t work, it can be put below the Arrowhead.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

never center such type.

How the black band and its variations work

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Teton National Park

Think of the black band as part of the identity that also holds the other graphic elements together. ■

the type may be located away from the Arrowhead, depending on the product and how the black band, bar, or rule is used.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

do not center the type.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Western Arctic National Parklands

Boston National Historic Park

Ships at Boston Har

Hopewell Culture

Palo Alto Battlefield T

Bering Land Bridge

applicable

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Western Arctic National Parklands

Serpentine Hot Springs

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Grand Teton National Park

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Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site

1623 Central Boulevard Suite 213 Brownsville TX 78520 605 574-3114 phone 605 574-2307 fax

Hopewell Culture Palo Alto Battlefield Transmittal

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Boston National Historic Park

To: From: Date:

Introduction

The motto The motto should be set in Frutiger

Early History

Inupiat Eskimos call this place lyat, meaning “cooking pot” or “a site for cooking.” During the Gold Rush era of the early twentieth century, it was called Arctic Hot Springs. Most people know this place as Serpentine Hot Springs. It is located in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve. The most popular visitor destination in Bering Land Bridge, Serpentine Hot Springs offers opportunities for healing, recreation or simply solitude. This is sample text type, labeled “Text” in the style sheets menu. Text type is 9/12 NPS Rawlinson. Text type runs in two columns, with .17 inches between columns. Text paragraphs are separated by a skipped line which is automatically inserted at the end of each paragraph with a hard return. This is an example of a “Head-B” Sub heads are set in 9 point NPS Rawlinson Two Bold and are labeled “Head-B” in the document’s

Ships at Boston HarbourSecond line if

applicable

Comments:

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“Text-bold.” With other software, italics and bolds must be set manually as NPS Rawlinson Italic and NPS Rawlinson Two Bold.

The rest of this is dummy text. Another Library bicentennial project is under way to raise the necessary funds and rebuild his library. Through a worldwide search, the Library is making an effort to replace missing volumes. All the replaced books will be featured in the exhibition. At the same time, an

National Park Service

U.S. Department of the Interior

To get the National Park Service identity right for your audience, you need to orchestrate three elements: the Additional Standards Arrowhead, the black band, and the type that identifies The guidelines also are helpful to understand not to use our agency,how the department, andthe your park or program. This flyer helps you succeed in making branding elements as identified in figure 2. Furthermore, NPS has all three elements work together to build strong public recognition.

an extended amount of graphic standards for wayfindings, agency

Fifty2015 years duration, of use fixeditthe Arrowhead structures, and so on, but for the summer was only in the public mind as our symbol. The full-color flyer Graphic identity built

necessary to stay up to date with document layout foryou print web on tradition tells howand to use the recently revised communication products. Extracted information from the NPS Arrowhead Guideline Standards.

Arrowhead artwork successfully.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

How to use the type with the Arrowhead You will often use the Arrowhead with type that lists the agency and department and your park or program and its partners. ■

■

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

never center such type.

How the black band and its variations work

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Grand Teton National Park

Think of the black band as part of the identity that also holds the other graphic elements together. ■

the type may be located away from the Arrowhead, depending on the product and how the black band, bar, or rule is used.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

do not center the type.

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Western Arctic National Parklands

Boston National Historic Park

Ships at Boston Har

Hopewell Culture

Palo Alto Battlefield T

Bering Land Bridge

applicable

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Bering Land Bridge National Preserve Western Arctic National Parklands

Serpentine Hot Springs

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Grand Teton National Park

■

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historic Site

1623 Central Boulevard Suite 213 Brownsville TX 78520 605 574-3114 phone 605 574-2307 fax

Hopewell Culture Palo Alto Battlefield Transmittal

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior Boston National Historic Park

To: From: Date:

Introduction

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The motto The motto should be set in Frutiger

Early History

Ships at Boston HarbourSecond line if

applicable

Comments:

“Text-bold.” With other software, italics and bolds must be set manually as NPS Rawlinson Italic and NPS Rawlinson Two Bold. The rest of this is dummy text. Another Library bicentennial project is under way to raise the necessary funds and rebuild his library. Through a worldwide search, the Library is making an effort to replace missing volumes. All the replaced books will be featured in the exhibition. At the same time, an

National Park Service

Annual Report

Annual Report Project Objective

Snapshot of text finalized from editor ready for layout and formatting.

Tasked by the director of the DSC to create the Annual Report document reflecting each of the six division accomplishments in the last fiscal year and future goals as well. The document is to be shortlayout document with NPS Guide Standards, web ready, print ready, and accessible. Initial Conception Point of contact is the Public Relations personnel that works directly under the director. The person gathers text from division chiefs and passes on text to an editor to look over. During this phase, I put together mood boards, style guide presentations, or visual inspiration for the document. Presenting these visual aids, I deliver reason and purpose to design solutions before created the document layout so that the client is confident in my work and knows what to expect at the end.

FY14 Division text for annual report

Letter from the Denver Service Center Director The Denver Service Center is the central planning, design, and construction project office f National Park Service. We provide park and community planning, design and construction project management, transportation planning, contracting services, and technical informati management for the parks and regions in the national park system. Our office provides crad grave project management and delivery; from planning to construction, we focus on the distinctive needs of each park and project. As we work in every region of the Park Service, remain dedicated to providing sustainable and fiscally sound products and services. We are committed to Secretary of the Interior Jewell’s Play, Learn, Serve, Work Initiative, and recognize how critical this is for our National Park Service Centennial Goal: to connect w create the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates.

The continued success of the Denver Service Center is based on a collaborative team appro project execution while maintaining a strong focus on common goals and objectives. This r highlights some of our projects and accomplishments from FY2014. It is a privilege to participate in the mission of the National Park Service to preserve our shared American her for future generations. (Sam Whittington Signature block) CONTRACTING SERVICES

The primary mission of the Contracting Services Division is to provide business expertise through exemplary service and effective/efficient use of technology. The Contracting Serv Division strives to be an organization of highly trained procurement professionals and activ acquisition team members dedicated to delivering value-added, proactive, and innovative procurement services that consistently exceed customer expectations.

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The Contracting Services Division provides the full range of acquisition services to all DSC business lines as well as various external customers both inside and outside the National Pa Service. The division provides professional contracting services for design and constructio transportation, planning, and professional services. The Denver Service Center has 149 contracting officer representatives on staff, and 15 warranted contracting officers.

Extracted pages of from Mood Board presentation. Dimensions

Design Layout

5.4896 in

9.7592 in NOTE: Printable size and will accomadate full bleed pages. Dimensions can be enlarged to fit traditional screen size of 16 x 9 inches.

NOTE: Graphs and charts would be lightly transparent, two dimensional, and overlay on filtered photos.

NOTE: Layout would have white text over photos, and woulld sometimes use transparent backgrounds over photos.

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Notes & Email Communication Most communication was done over email as I had previous experience creating the annual report for the DSC. Close to 50 emails were documented for this project from start to finish. Some emails will also reflect scheduled meetings done oneon-one with the client or jointly with my supervisor.

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Key email communication examples.

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Feedback In addition to direction via email, I would also receive digital documentation of changes. Digital documentation of changes are helpful because I can digitally record changes made by client and stakeholders at once. I can also use the information to quickly show my supervisor my change in workload. Printing Once all changes have been made and approved. I filled out a printing form. Considering the documents importance, I fill-out a form that is submitted to the Government Publications Office (GPO) and they bid it to printer’s across the nation that can meet the printing standards as well as budget limitations.

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Close-up Snapshot of Workflow Feedback by Client.

Sample layouts from annual report. Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site

General Management Plan

U . S .

In fiscal year (FY) 2014, the Denver Service Center worked with Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site and the Intermountain Regional Office to develop the park’s general management plan and environmental assessment. The plan is under public review and is expected to be complete in spring 2015. As part of the planning process, the planning team conducted extensive outreach with tribal members and members of the public who expressed interest in the history of the Sand Creek Massacre.

Mission of the National Park Service

In September 2014, members of the park staff and the planning team conducted outreach at three events in the Cheyenne/Arapaho tribal lands in Oklahoma. In response to public interest in the massacre sesquicentennial, the planning team also conducted numerous presentations on the national historic site and the planning process with the general public in a series of events in communities along Colorado’s Front Range in October and November 2014.

The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

In addition, the State of Colorado established the Governor’s Sand Creek Commemoration Commission. The commission worked with representatives of the Northern Cheyenne, Northern Arapaho, and Southern Cheyenne / Southern Arapaho tribes, the National Park Service, History Colorado, and private partners to develop ways to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the massacre on November 29, 1864. In June 2014 the commission met at Sand Creek Massacre NHS to plan the logistics for the tribes’ annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run. At the conclusion of the run in December, Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper issued an apology on behalf of the state for the massacre and its devastating impact on the Cheyenne and Arapaho peoples.

COVER PHOTO: Teepees were set up on Monument Hill at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado to commemorate the 150th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in U.S. history when Native Americans were brutally killed at Sand Creek on November 29, 1864. NPS photo by James Doyle.

New signage at Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado was erected in spring 2014. NPS photo.

Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report

Letter from the Denver Service center Director The Denver Service Center is the central planning, design, and construction project office for the National Park Service. We provide park and community planning, design and construction project management, transportation planning, contracting services, and technical information management for the parks and regions in the national park system. Our office provides cradle-to-grave project management and delivery; from planning to construction, we focus on the distinctive needs of each park and project. As we work in every region of the Park Service, we remain dedicated to providing sustainable and fiscally sound products and services. We are committed to Secretary of the Interior Jewell’s Play, Learn, Serve, Work Initiative, and recognize how critical this is for our National Park Service Centennial Goal: to connect with and create the next generation of park visitors, supporters, and advocates. The continued success of the Denver Service Center is based on a collaborative team approach to project execution while maintaining a strong focus on common goals and objectives. This report highlights some of our projects and accomplishments from FY 2014. It is a privilege to participate in the mission of the National Park Service to preserve our shared American heritage for future generations.

Denver Service Center

Sam Whittington

2016 NatioNal Park Service ceNteNNial

Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Report

The DSC Planning Division celebrates the announcement of the new NPS Centennial logo with a group photo. NPS photo.

Denver Service Center

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Outcome

Printed copies of the DSC Annual Report showing back and front covers.

The final annual report document was placed on a url path that can be located in the following path: http://www.nps.gov/dsc/docs/DSCAnnualReport_FY2014.pdf The project was also printed, but went through some

printing

challenges. All blue line proofs came back well, but as reflected in the email communication, there were specs of varnish on the front cover, a color shit on some of the figures and background, and poor registration. The publication was printed a second time, but there were still some issues with color shifting. The GPO staff got involved and helped remedy the situation. The project concluded with taking in poor prints and getting a discount on the print job.

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Isle Royale National Park

Isle Royale National Park Project Objective

Research

Create a painting for the cover of the next Isle Royale National Park

Before I start drafting, sketching, and looking for painting inspiration,

(ISRO) Cultural Resource Management Plan (CRMP) that will be

I quickly read about the park. I also pin point key information as

completed in fiscal year 2016. The painting can be in my medium of

directed by the project manger. Below are snippets of information

choice, but a draft composition has to be submitted before approving

from nps.gov/isro

painting. The painting needs to be completed by fiscal year 2015. A project manager on site is the point of contact for the park that will help coordinate the focus of the objective to best capture the visual image the best represents the park. Uniquely, I am able to decide how to present the draft composition and make small adjustments to the due dates during the creative process, but maintain communication with project manager and complete objective by fiscal year 2015. In addition, I am able to advocate for my own need of hours for the project.

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The following are extracted online information.

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Visual imagery samples from the park.

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Initial Conception The images below reflect graphite sketches in a vertical layout followed by a photoshop mockup. The first initial drafts were reviewed by the project manager and were given feedback for changes. First draft in graphite.

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First draft converted to photoshop.

Second draft in graphite.

Second draft converted to photoshop.

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Email Communication The email messages convey the story of my objectives and scheduled meeting times. Because of fluctuation of workload, the emails also reflect a changes in creative process schedule.

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Feedback & Designer Notes

Implementation of Previous Brand Identity

During this part of the creative

As I was creating an additional draft, I also took

process, helpful guidance was

into consideration branding elements from previous

necessary

products I had developed related to ISRO.

assure

solid

composition was created with all the necessary elements.

5.21.15 Avoid moose figure. Avoid wolf since not verified of last representation at park.

Typographic “hero” title.

Isle Royale

National parK Color palette.

CMYK :: 36/8/77/24

CMYK :: 60/0/55/0

CMYK :: 72/40/21/10

CMYK :: 72/54/47/23

5.21.15 Include cultural resources sites, lighthouse, and shipwrecks. Ex: Rock Harbor and USS America

Document footer illustration.

CMYK :: 205/199/183

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Newsletter cover examples for ISRO.

Isle Royale National Park Michigan October 2013 â&#x20AC;˘ Newsletter #2

National Park Service Department of the Interior

N a t i o n a l

P a r k

S e r v i c e

â&#x20AC;˘

D e p a r t m e n t

o f

t h e

I n t e r i o r

Isle Royale

NatioNal parK

Nat ioNal parK

Cultural Resource Management Plan

Cultural Resources Management Plan Public Comment Summary Report

Michigan March 2014

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Outcome After more ongoing feedback, I delivered a final draft that is currently under review by the park. The images below are final photoshop compositions with branding implementation Full bleed composition example.

N a t i o n a l

P a r k

S e r v i c e

D e p a r t m e n t

Intentional white border composition.

o f

t h e

Isle Royale

I n t e r i o r

Nat ioNal parK Cultural Resources Management Plan

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N a t i o n a l

P a r k

S e r v i c e

D e p a r t m e n t

o f

t h e

Isle Royale

I n t e r i o r

Nat ioNal parK Cultural Resources Management Plan

Wilderness Basics Toolkit

Wilderness Basics Toolkit Project Objective

Extracted pages from Mood Board presentation.

Two main objectives for this project. First is to create a web ready resource document that would showcase a branding identity as well as incorporate user interface design, mobile interactivity, simple navigation, and accessible ready. The photos and text where provided by a project manager, but the design was developed and created under my direction. The second task was to create a workbook document with plenty of negative space and a spiral binding. More user interface icons are needed. Very helpful to continue the brand identity from the resource document. Document will continue with changes, but after July. Initial Conception After given the tasks, I quickly started brainstorming words associated with keywords highlighted by the project manager. I defragemented most words to their simplest form. Before going forward and illustrating icons and drafting a document layout, I presented a mood board to give the project manger an idea of the final document.

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Mood Board Wildernes Basics

Additional extracted pages from Mood Board presentation.

Alternative Icon Aesthetics – 1

Icon Ideations – Conceptual Drawings

Alternative Icon Aesthetics – 2

WilDeRness Basics

Basics Document

Basic RefeRences

Keywords: wilderness, maps, background information, narrative, future planning, history, purpose, significance, arrow, time, hour glass, paper scroll, keys, flag on top of a mountain

Keywords: ultimate product, inform, park managers, preservation, park managers, wilderness character, how-to, guide direction, management zones, visitor use, future planning

Keywords: history, primary attractions, resource, management, general, policy, interpretation, education, guide, book, magnifying glass, document, folder, tools, letter (i)

Basics WoRkshop Keywords: group, workshop, document, discussion, staff, agenda, process, planning, outcome, analysis, positive narrative statement, stewardship, preservation, clarity, wrenches, lead

Icons with multiple colors and white shape forefront image.

Icons with possible texture in background such as wood.

Icons with multiple colors and long obvious shadows.

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Mood Board Feedback After

presenting

the

design

solutions, I was given a better understanding of elements that were not being best represented and provided with additional insight to refine design solutions. Extracted pages from the Mood Board reflecting project manger feedback.

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Icon Vectorization

Color Exploration

Creating the icons was simple after the drafting process

Considering the document will be primarily viewed as

and receiving guidance. Though, I did not think that was

a PDF or web browsers, I went with colors that were

not enough to the aesthetic and emotional connection,

similar to highlighters, but were also approachable.

therefore, I added a wooden texture.

Therefore I inspired from Dr. Seuss.

Wilderness Basics

Basics Document

RGB :: 225/139/26

RGB :: 159/215/203 Basic References

Basics Workshop

RGB :: 205/199/183

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Task 1 Outcome

The following are pages from the resource document.

Inspiring from contemporary design aesthetics, I created a four column layout that presented the document into a 16x9 dimension. Considering the document is a resource document, I made sure

Wilderness Stewardship Program Denver Service Center

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

I dropped back the imagery and used mature typographic layouts reflective of a strong baseline. The document has its own identity

WILDERNESS

Basics Toolkit

and is simplified to direct the audience straight to the point. The document contains hyperlinks to other resource documents and is the

I n t e r a c t i v e

only component the requires constant updating.

R e s o u r c e

D o c u m e n t

Table Of Contents IntroductIon................................... 3 Background references for WIlderness BasIcs................. 4 A B C D

The Wilderness Act 2006 NPS Management Policies - Chapter 6: Wilderness Preservation & Management Keeping it Wild in the NPS: A User Guide to Integrating Wilderness Character (Chapters 1-3) Wilderness Basics Process Flowchart

A B C D E F G H I J K

Text

Workshop Materials Checklist Workshop Agenda Template & Example Workshop Participant Workbook Example Wilderness Character Qualities Posters Wilderness Character in the NPS Wilderness System - PPT Slideshow Summary of Wilderness Character Qualities, Indicators, & Measures Wilderness Character Arrows Exercise Other Features of Value Discussion Guide Worksheets for Developing Wilderness Character Narratives Identifying Issues for Future Wilderness Stewardship Planning Exercise Workshop Evaluation Form

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A B C D E F

Guide for the Wilderness Background Section Guide for the Wilderness Character Narrative Section Guide for Issues for Future Wilderness Stewardship Planning Section Wilderness Basics Template for Foundation Documents Examples of Completed Wilderness Basics Examples of Wilderness Basics in Foundation Appendices

resources....................................... 8

Hyperlinked Note: Please be connected to Bison Connect when using the Wilderness Basics Toolkit

WrItIng and assemBlIng the WIlderness BasIcs document............................. 7

WIlderness BasIcs Workshop............................ 5

Cover Photo: Phillip Burton Wilderness, Point Reyes National Seashore Photo: Shenandoah Wilderness by Daniel Silva

Introduction This toolkit is intended to assist planning teams in writing stand-alone Wilderness Basics documents or writing the Wilderness Basics appendix in foundations. Although the focus here is in writing a stand-alone document, the same guidance applies to writing a Wilderness Basics appendix in a foundation document.

Workshop

Wilderness Basics Workshop

The toolkit is divided into three parts: 1

An overview describing what Wilderness Basics documents are, the elements within the documents, and the process used to develop Wilderness Basics appendixes

Guidance for facilitating a Wilderness Basics workshop

Guidance for writing a Wilderness Basics document or appendix

The text that follows provides an overview of tools that can help teams in preparing the Wilderness Basics documents or the Wilderness Basics appendix in foundations, as directed in Keeping it Wild in the NPS: A User Guide to Integrating Wilderness Character and the wilderness guidance on the NPS foundation sharepoint site. The tools listed in the following pages include templates, handouts, presentations, flowcharts, process summaries, examples, and other “how to” materials.

Workshop Materials Checklist List of the key items for a Wilderness Basics workshop.

Workshop Agenda Template & Example Agenda template for in-person or remote workshop and example of an agenda for a Wilderness Basics workshop, held at Pictured Rocks NL.

Workshop Participant Guide Comprehensive workbook template containing all handouts for workshop participants.

Wilderness Character Biophysical Qualities Posters Wa l l - s i z e p o s t e r s t h a t d e s c r i b e t h e 5 tangible wilderness character qualities. These posters are excellent visual references for workshop activities.

Intangible Elements of Wilderness Character Discussion Guide Guide and exercise that can be used to address the intangible components of a wilderness area that also contribute to its wilderness character.

Summary of Wilderness Character Biophysical Qualities, Indicators, and Measures Summary of the 5 tangible qualities of wilderness character. A helpful reference for facilitators and workshop participants.

Wilderness Character Arrows Exercise Exercise that can be used in the workshop to discuss the current condition of wilderness character, identifying factors that preserve/ enhance each quality. The content generated in this exercise provide the analytical details and data from which to craft the Wilderness Character Narrative, and provide a starting point for the issues for future wilderness stewardship planning.

References

Document

Background References for Wilderness Basics A

Wilderness Act of 1964 Law establishing the National Wilderness Preservation System.

2006 NPS Wilderness Management Policies, Chapter 6 Addresses wilderness preservation and management policies.

Director’s Order 41: Wilderness Stewardship, Chapter 6.2 Addresses wilderness character.

Writing and Assembling the Wilderness Basics Document D

Keeping it Wild in the NPS: A User Guide to Integrating Wilderness Character, Chapters 1-3 Provides an overview of wilderness character, the building blocks for integrating wilderness character (including the Wilderness Basics), and integrating wilderness character into foundations.

Wilderness Basics Process Flowchart Graphic outlining the Wilderness Basics development process and how it integrates into the foundation planning process.

Guide for the Wilderness Background Section Provides general direction for what is included in this section and tips for finding information. The guide also includes an example.

Wilderness Character Narrative Template Provides generic language in a template for the narratives, and includes examples of each of the wilderness character qualities.

Guide for Issues for Future Wilderness Stewardship Planning Section Provides general direction for what is included in this section and tips for finding information. Example included.

Examples of Completed Wilderness Basics Pictured Rocks NL (available summer 2015) Glacier Bay NP&Pr (narrative only)

Final Wilderness Basics Signature Sheet Suggested signature sheet, signed by Superintendent, indicating that the Wilderness Basics document is final and available for use in future planning and management efforts.

Examples of Wilderness Basics in Foundation Appendices Craters of the Moon NM Cumberland Island NS Zion NP Note: These examples are truncated versions of the Wilderness Basics. Comprehensive Wilderness Basics will be incorporated in future foundations, including Pictured Rocks NL, Sleeping Bear Dunes NL, and Yosemite NP.

Wilderness Basics for Foundation Documents Template This is a general template for the Wilderness Basics appendix in foundation documents. It provides the general headings/structure for the “Basics for Wilderness Stewardship.” Generic language is included for each section.

Photo: Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness, Everglades National Park by G. Gardner.

Photo: Grand Canyon Recommended Wilderness by Alicia Burtner

Wilderness Character in the NPS Wilderness System Slideshow PPT Slideshow provides an introduction and overview of wilderness character and can be used in presentations and workshops.

Photo: Wilderness Basics Workshop at Yosemite National Park. Photo by Patrick Gregerson.

Photo: Hain Wilderness, Pinnacles National Park. NPS Photo.

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Workbook Ideations Moving forward to the second task is the shortdocument layout of a workbook. Just like the resource document, I drafted new icon ideations and continued the design aesthetic.

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Icon sketches and notes.

Icon Vectorization for Workbook & Initial Layout

Overview

Background

Document Cover

Wilderness Stewardship Division and Denver Service Center

Character Narrative

National Park Service U.S. Department of the Interior

Issues

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Workbook Outcome

Hardcopy edits for wilderness workbook.

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Workshop Session 1 Review Wilderness Background and Map

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NOTE: Typically the wilderness background section is prepared prior to the wilderness basics workshop, and is provided for review. Much of the information is collected from the wilderness legislation and legislative history, wilderness study, the park foundation document, and other park plans. A map of the wilderness boundaries may be available in the park atlas.

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Element 2: Wilderness Character Narrative

The narrative is a qualitative description of what is unique and special about the wilderness, organized by each quality of wilderness character. The end result should accurately describe the condition of each quality of wilderness character and should invoke a sense of place specific to that wilderness area. The discussion of each quality should include an objective consideration of those issues that degrade wilderness character, whether or not the National Park Service can control them, and regardless of whether or not they are justified by some other law or policy direction.

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Element 3: Issues for Future Wilderness Planning

This is a preliminary identification of issues for future wilderness stewardship planning efforts. The effort may also identify planning and data needs for wilderness stewardship.

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WORKSHOP SESSION GOAL

Review the wilderness background text and map, and ensure it is accurate, current, and consistent, provides sufficient detail, and does not have informational gaps.

Photo: NPS, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness, Everglades National Park.

Photo: NPS, Olympic Wilderness, Olympic National Park. Participant Guide

Wilderness Basics Workshop

Best Practices for the Wilderness Background

The introductory description of the wilderness should include the name of the public law designating the wilderness, the name of the wilderness, its size, general location, and if there is any designated potential wilderness (including a brief description of the nonconforming uses).

The history of wilderness designation section should include a description of wilderness legislation and designation status. Information should be provided that traces the entire history of wilderness designation, including initial efforts to establish the wilderness area, the internal National Park Service wilderness eligibility assessment and wilderness study, Department of Interior and presidential recommendations, congressional designation efforts, and any congressional changes that occurred after the original designation, such as boundary changes.

Be sure the description includes any special provisions in the wilderness legislation and/or legislative history covering management of the area, permitted uses and activities, or other directions unique to this wilderness area.

The map should show the legislated boundaries of the wilderness area. Potential wilderness, if designated, also should be shown.

Key management directions in past and ongoing plans that affect management and use of the wilderness should be identified. Likely future plans that will affect the wilderness area also should be identified.

Workshop Session 2 Develop the Wilderness Character Narrative

WORKSHOP SESSION GOAL

Compile information describing the wilderness character qualities, which will be woven together to form the

Exercises

wilderness character narrative.

Exercise 1: Discuss the wilderness background text and map, and identify any corrections or additions that need to be made.

Photo: NPS, Pinnacles Wilderness, Pinnacles National Park.

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Participant Guide

Wilderness Basics Workshop

Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan

Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Project Objective Utilize

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Executive Summary The Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (SETP) includes major findings from the selfevaluation process, as well as a plan for improving accessibility parkwide. The SETP resulted from the work of an NPS interdisciplinary design team, including planning, design, and construction professionals; and interpretive, resource, visitor safety, maintenance, and accessibility specialists. Site plans, photographs, and specific actions for accomplishing work in priority park areas were developed, and associated time frames and implementation strategies were established to assist NPS staff in scheduling and performing required actions and to document work as it is completed. Park policies, practices, communication, and training needs were also addressed. The goal of a SETP is to design an effective plan to improve the park’s accessibility by upgrading services, activities and programs at park areas and to instill a culture around universal access by employing means to convey information to the widest population possible and by prioritizing ongoing staff training.

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The following are the key park experiences and associated priority park areas addressed in the transition plan: ·

Eugene O’Neill as a transformative American playwright and his influence on American theater – Tao House and Courtyard, Cultural Landscape, New Barn, and Old Barn

The influence of solitude on Eugene O’Neill and his writings – Tao House and Courtyard and Cultural Landscape

Theater programs, student educational programs, and artists in residence – Cultural Landscape, New Barn, Old Barn, Administration Building, and Danville Shuttle Station

The role of his wife, Carlotta – Tao House and Courtyard, Cultural Landscape, New Barn, and Old Barn

Historic preservation of the landscape and structures – Tao House and Courtyard, Cultural Landscape, New Barn, and Old Barn

Overall, the same types of services, programs, and activities were found throughout each of the park areas and assessment findings for these generally repeated from area to area, for both physical accessibility and program accessibility. More detailed accessibility improvements are recommended for each finding by area location. 2

DRAFT Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Overview

Physical Accessibility Recurring issues related to physical accessibility were identified for parking areas, accessible paths of travel, outdoor recreation routes, and visitor information areas, such as interpretive panels and waysides, and some slope measurements that exceeded maximums allowed. Some restroom features did not meet required measurements. Theater and outdoor companion seating spaces did not always meet appropriate clearance measurements. Some signage was also either missing or had insufficient or misplaced information. Other physical access issues where improvements are recommended include upgrading the Las Trampas trailhead area, outdoor recreation access route throughout the cultural landscape, accessible route to the Tao House and viewing of courtyard, restrooms within the New Barn, Tao House, and Administration Building. In addition, there are service upgrades that require repair or rehabilitation to make them more accessible. For example the parking, accessible routes, shuttle stops, restrooms at the Danville Shuttle Station will be coordinated with the City of Danville, while the library at the New Barn and theater seating and staging at the Old Barn will be coordinated with the Eugene O’Neill Foundation.

Program Accessibility Recurring findings related to program accessibility included individual elements of interpretive waysides, including font and contrast issues that require modifications to meet minimum size and readability standards. In general, interpretive panels, waysides, publications, guided and selfguided tours did not have alternate formats available, such as materials in braille or large print, open captioning, or audio or electronic formats. Assistive listening devices were not available for people with hearing loss for guided tours or special events. Audio description for ranger-led interpretive tours and self-guided tours that describe visual elements to persons with low or no vision were also not available. Tactile exhibits and alternate means of information retrieval, such as quick response codes, were limited. Though necessary at a larger scale as noted above, specific program areas that would better serve visitors with increased accessible formats include upgrades in educational programs and guided and self-guided tours at the Tao House, Courtyard, and throughout the cultural landscape, as well as the artists in residence, student days, and theater programs at Old Barn. Upgrading exhibits and associated interpretive panels at the visitor center within the Tao House is also recommended. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Executive Summary

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Parkwide Accessibility

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During the self-evaluation and assessment process, some of the more noteworthy parkwide accessibility challenges that were discussed by the planning team included postings and publications, staff training and park protocols, audio and visual programs, visitor information and communication, tours, programs, specials events, and partnerships.

Executive Summary

It is suggested that the park employ trained consultants to assist them in determining how to best address program accessibility improvements parkwide, and to ensure that design and implementation of alternate format programs best meets the intended audiences. When alternate formats are provided, signage should be placed at appropriate locations and communicate in park materials to inform visitors of availability.

Introduction

While improving accessibility across the board is important, park staff will need to consider which improvements in which park areas expand accessibility to the greatest numbers of park visitors with disabilities. In addition, suggested time frames for implementation and relative cost need to be factored in to decisions related to accessibility investments. Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site is striving to be inclusive and welcoming. The self-evaluation process identified a number of strengths. There is an increased general awareness of park staff. The park had already conducted a National Center on Accessibility assessment in 2010, with some upgrades to services, activities, and programs within the Tao House and Courtyard already being made. The park has ensured operation of the shuttle and transport of visitors to the site is accessible. The park is currently accommodating visitors through communication to the public via the park website about what is accessible for people with mobility, visual, hearing, and cognitive impairments. The commitment to accessibility is evident given that facilities are retrofitted and the construction and maintenance program continues to upgrade services and amenities. The interpretive branch is making strides in programmatic accessibility.

DRAFT Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Overview

Physical Accessibility

Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Description . Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Purpose and Significance Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Park Significance . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessibility Self-Evaluation And Transition Plan . . Implementation of the Plan . . . . . . . . . . . .

Staff training is of primary importance, as creating parkwide accessibility requires staff awareness and understanding, as well as appropriate action to make or support accessible conditions. General training for all staff, and regular, specific training for maintenance and interpretive staffs to upkeep physical and programmatic access is strongly advised. Conducting the assessment process with the park team was a step forward as it brought higher awareness and field training to staff, and served to generate commitment towards embracing this ethic as a core value.

Physical Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Program Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Parkwide Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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Accessibility Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Process

Self-Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 1: Identify Key Park Experiences . . Step 2: Identify All Park Areas Where Key Park Experiences Occur . . . . . Step 3: Prioritize Park Areas . . . . . . . Step 4: Identify Services, Activities, and Programs in Each Park Area . . . Step 5: Conduct Accessibility Assessment Transition Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 6: Draft and Finalize Transition Plan

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Implementation Strategy for Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Priority Park Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy for Priority Park Areas . Administration Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy . . . . . . . . Cultural Landscape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy 1 . . . . . . . Site Map 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy 2 . . . . . . .

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Daville Shuttle Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . New Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . Old Barn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . Tao House and Courtyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Site Map 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy 1 . . . . . . . . . Site Map 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy 2 . . . . . . . . . Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site Policy, Practice, Communication, and Training . . . . . . . . . . . Park Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy . . . . . . . . . . Implementation Strategy Table . . . . . . .

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Conclusion

Appendix A: Accessibility Laws, Standards, Guidelines, and NPS Policies Applicable to Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site

Appendix B: Glossary Of Terms

Appendix C: Contributors Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site . Pacific West Regional Office . . . . . Golden Gate National Recreation Area Denver Service Center . . . . . . . . Appendix D: Actions Taken By The Park

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Final Outcome The accessible document is fairly long, but displays interesting characteristics in the work flow process. Below are some of the features that showcase the use of paragraph styles, alt text, symbols, and libraries to name a few. Layers panel.

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Internal workbooks and catalogs.

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