Green Haven: Wildfire Safety Through Seed Design
Role: Design Researcher | Presenter at UC Davis URC
Tools: Canva, Google Docs, Research, User Interviews
Timeline: Sep 2024 – Apr 2025
Overview:
Green Haven is a community-focused design initiative that advocates for wildfire safety by distributing wildfire-resistant seeds and educational packets through local libraries in at-risk areas. The project emphasizes accessible, sustainable design as a tool for environmental education and disaster resilience.
Key Contributions:
Conducted research on fire-resistant flora and community needs in wildfire-prone areas
Designed educational seed packets and visual materials for wide accessibility
Collaborated with peers and mentors through iterative peer review
Presented final project at Des 001 Chaos in the Courtyard and the 2025 Undergraduate Research Conference at UC Davis