Research • Problem Solving • Poster Design
Solving Wicked Problems was an exercise in starting with a huge, seemingly unsolvable problem, working through a process to understand the problem, and narrowing the scope down to a solvable solution.
Audience & Context
The final deliverable was a poster designed to create awareness among the local community of a solution that aims to eliminate isolation and loneliness. For deeper insight into this project, view the process book [PDF].
A device that hangs outside of a home signals the current mental state of the occupant. Depending on the signal, volunteers or neighbors may intervene, or simply let the individual be. A community that champions mental health awareness reduces health problems while maintaining connectivity to eachother.
Mental health signals hanging in context of a community and the people that rely on those signals.
A poster communicates the community benefits of opting into the mental health signal program.