Life Under Water

Joselyn McDonald

We live in an industrialized world shaped by short-term thinking, and the consequences are undeniable. Global climate change, along with air and water pollution, has affected every corner of our planet. Addressing these complex environmental challenges requires creativity, innovation, and bold ideas.

In this studio, we will tackle one of the most pressing issues: plastic pollution in our waterways. Single-use plastics, poor waste management, and ineffective recycling systems have led to an alarming accumulation of plastic, from tiny streams to the vast depths of the ocean.

How can we design solutions to combat this crisis? Whether it’s filtration pods placed strategically in rivers, collection devices designed to attach to container ships, or a machine that converts collected plastic beach waste into rewards, the possibilities are limitless. This is your opportunity to think big, push boundaries, and create impactful solutions for a cleaner, healthier planet. 

Life Under Water

Joselyn McDonald

We live in an industrialized world shaped by short-term thinking, and the consequences are undeniable. Global climate change, along with air and water pollution, has affected every corner of our planet. Addressing these complex environmental challenges requires creativity, innovation, and bold ideas.

In this studio, we will tackle one of the most pressing issues: plastic pollution in our waterways. Single-use plastics, poor waste management, and ineffective recycling systems have led to an alarming accumulation of plastic, from tiny streams to the vast depths of the ocean.

How can we design solutions to combat this crisis? Whether it’s filtration pods placed strategically in rivers, collection devices designed to attach to container ships, or a machine that converts collected plastic beach waste into rewards, the possibilities are limitless. This is your opportunity to think big, push boundaries, and create impactful solutions for a cleaner, healthier planet. 

Erosion Expedition

Introduction
15min

  • Welcome to NuVu!

  • Design Brief

Context Investigation 
~1h

  • Understanding Plastic Pollution

Context Research 
~30min

  • Precedents and Research

Brainstorming 
Concept Thesis & Sketching 
45min
  • Brainstorm

  • "What" and "Why" Statements + Sketching

Low-fi Prototypes
~2hr

  • Sketch Models

Mid-Review Presentation
30min


  • Presentations and Critique

Iteration
~2h

  • Iterating and Final Prototypes


Storytelling

~1h

  • Storyboarding

Final Presentation Prep 

~2h

  • Students prepare their presentations using the template, they document missing work and rehearse their oral presentation

Final Presentation

~2h


  • Final Presentation Slideshow and Project Statement Preparation
  • Feedback and Critique


STEP 1: In the top-right corner, click the word "login." 

STEP 2: When the black menu appears, click "reset password," and enter your school email address, and then click "Send Password Reset Link."


STEP 3: Check your email account for an email from NuVu. Be sure to check your junk email folder as well if you don't see the email in your inbox. Follow the instructions in the email to reset your password.

STEP 4: You should now see your name in the top right corner. Success! (your screen will look slightly different than mine).