A collaboration between Emily Carr, a University in Canada.
The class was asked to choose any type of being found in an area that was special to us. My chosen being was the Pukeko specifically found in the Sinclair Wetlands, a place in Dunedin I used to go often as a child. The Pukeko is a native bird to New Zealand that is part of the Rallidae family of birds. Often found in swampy areas, the Pukeko is a bright navy blue colour with red legs and a beak. Many people consider these birds as pests. First called ‘swamp hens’ by settlers, they are curious creatures and make many loud squawks as they help themselves to farmers' crops. I wanted to design a family-friendly activity for these wetlands in an attempt to help visitors see these birds as part of our natural environment.
I brainstormed ideas and settled on The Great Pūkeko Hunt, a wayfinding system that shows the trails of the wetlands, and where to look for Pūkeko.
Below are my designs for wayfinding signs.
