INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE DESIGN | Preserve maps | Environmental illustration

Greene Nature Preserve Interpretive Signage

Client: Lake Forest Open Lands Association (LFOLA) | 2022

 

LVB provided interpretive signage thematic consultation, research, photography, copywriting, graphic design development, custom mapping, and custom illustration services for four interpretive trail signs in the new Jean and John Greene Nature Preserve along the Lake Michigan shoreline.

Interpretive panels tell the story of the mature ravine’s unique ecology, geology, and hydrology and Lake Forest Open Land Association’s efforts to preserve and restore the woodland, ravine and creek ecosystems and make the open space accessible to the public.

As part of the project, LVB studied stream restoration documents and researched ravine processes in order to create an illustrative axonomic diagram of ravine formation. LVB also created a new perserve map to depict the park boundaries, trails system, and highlight the ravine topography. 

Trailhead signage graphic design depicting a hillshade map of the ravine landscape, nature trails, overlooks, and recreational and landmark features in the Greene Nature Preserve.
Graphic design of final interpretive nature trail signage using descriptive text and photo collage of the landscape, birds and fauna found in the Greene Nature Preserve.
Graphic design of final interpretive nature trail signage using descriptive text, photos and a custom illustrative diagram of ravine formation processes to educate about the Greene Preserve's unique landscape.
Graphic design of final interpretive nature trail signage using descriptive text, topographic contour patterns, diagrammatic arrows, construction photos, and fish cutouts to showcase the creek restoration at Greene Nature Preserve.

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