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GRAPHIC DESIGN ADVANCED PROCESS BOOK

THRUDY REGAN

SPRING 2013 This semester our Graphic Design Advanced class centered in the theme of water and system. With that, we developed several exercises and pieces that lead to one final research project. This project and its process is recorded in this book to see how it evolved throughout the weeks.

Exploring maps

Spreads for zine

Typography

Billboard

Matrix

Project 01 Brainstorming

Project 01 Diagram

understanding

desalination

water resources

population

close to the

ocean

inland

no lakes no rivers

from gound water sources

cost

least expensive but costs almost the same to tansport

most expensive water source today

waste

price has been dropping since the last decade

goes back to the ocean brine does not affect marine life

options

energy some methods use renewable energy • Sunlight • Wind • Rain • Tides • Geothermal heat most methods use fossil fuels and nuclear power

reverse osmosis seawater is filtered through a membrane

distillation 85% total desalinated water in the world

uses lots of energy

emits air pollution requires less energy and uses solar heat

solar desalination no air pollution

diag ram

would only use renewable energy Thermal tecnique government is researching to make it more practical

you thirst

they

Project 01 Building Maps

Desalination Plants

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Alicante Alicante Spain

Locations of desalination plants around the world

Project 01 Map

desalination plants even though there are 15, 988 desalination plants around the world, there are still many areas that do not use desalinated water.

major desalination plant

does

your city use

desalinated water?

Project 01 Timeline

saving water means more water available to share with those in dry areas less desalination needs

turn off water while brushing your teeth

shorten your shower time by 1 minute

use a broom, not a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks

designate one cup for drinking water, this will cut down the number of dishes to wash

water conscieousness Our planet is filled up with 70% water. This unfortunately does not mean that we have enough fresh drinking water for eveyone. Therefore, we have to take care the water that is available to us. The purpose of desalination is to close the gap between water demand and water availabilty. While it is not the cheapest option, it is the fastest and most practical for certain areas. If you are interested in calculating your own water footprint download the application Water Footprint Calculator to learn more.

cook your lunch in as little water as possible

wash your veggies and fruits in a pan of water, then use that water to water your plants

how

fill up the sink with water when rinsing dishes

mix vinegar with water to clean your house

are you

run your dishwasher and clothes washer only with full loads

use a car wash that recycles water

contributing?

dont’ use plastic wrap to cover food, get reusable lids

don’t grab a new towel everyday, you can use one for a whole week

have a meatless dinner place a container with sand or stones inside your toilet tank, you’ll use less water per flush

use facial wipes to remove make-up at night instead of washing your face

you thirst

they

Project 02 Trailer

Project 02 Typology

Project 02

ARUP Initial Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Initial Spreads

what is the goverment doing for us? Water is a natural source that may seem like

in the heart of San Francisco, the building is

one day we might not have enough water for

buildings in the country. With a whole

it’s going to last forever. But the truth is that

everyone in our community, especially as our population keeps growing so fast. So who is

taking responsibility for making sure that we don’t get to that point? Who is governing our water today in San Francisco?

The San Francisco Public Utilities

Commission manages all the water services in the San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara

and San Mateo counties and it’s committed to shape the future of the Bay Area into a

water conscious community. The SFPUC’s goal is to diversify and expand the city’s

water supply by implementing wastewater

recycling and harvesting rainwater systems in as many buildings and homes in the Bay Area as possible.

A great example of how these systems work and have been successful in saving water is

the SFPUC’s headquarters building. Located

The SFPUC’s goal is to diversify and expand the city’s water supply for our future 4 | The Future of Water | Arup Foresight

considered one of the most highly efficient

wastewater treatment system underground and an on-site rainwater havester, the

building reduces its monthly water bill by

almost 30%. After the wastewater has been treated on-site it goes back to the plumbing

system and is used for flushing toilets, while the rainwater that has been collected is

used to irrigate plants and trees around the building. `

The SFPUC is also trying to persuade homeowners to install these kinds of

systems that reduce water usage and waste. Some of the benefits from implementing water saving systems at home not only

include reducing their monthly water bill

but also it means that less energy will be

used to treat greywater, there will be lower

sewer flow and more water available for our growing population.

Learn how to install a rainwater harvester at home with this tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQlTaD3ifOU Arup Foresight | The Future of Water | 5

Project 02

ARUP Initial Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Initial Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Chapter Intro

Project 02

ARUP Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Final Spreads

Project 02

ARUP Book Cover

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