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