ARIANNA

is a graphic designer currently in Phoenix, AZ, with broad interests and expansive curiosity.

About

SENIOR THESIS

BARRIERS SPRAWLING

Tasked with visually communicating a social issue on a functional analog clock, my Senior capstone explores the negative impact of urban sprawl on the low-income population in Phoenix.

Typeology
Product

Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Laser Cutter

I display the contrast of income levels given their realistic proximity on a map of the Greater Phoenix Metro area. A low-income house is represented by a lighter-colored piece placed on top of the map to showcase the lack of integration low-income households have in the city.

Expanded in an interactive exhibit, the story of urban sprawl’s negative impact on the low-income population in Phoenix unfolds further.

Being mindful of the demographics of those who would attend my class’s Senior Exhibition, I wanted the audience to gain awareness of what sprawl is and its characteristics, and gain empathy for those who face more barriers because of it.

Typeology
Exhibit
Production
Data Visualization

Programs
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
SketchUp
Laser Cutter

By engaging audience members to reflect on the experience of their commute through the mode of transportation, quality, and time, the correlation between the three reveals itself.

By asking audience members to reflect on what their commute is like by asking the mode of transportation, quality, and time, the correlation between the three reveals itself.

The main theme of my Senior Thesis is about connection and people. This handbound book explores my process and research from my Senior year, and celebrates the work that flourishes when connections are made.

Specs
5x5in
Layflat Perfect-Bound

Museum Exhibit