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BABY BOGOLAN

"baby bogolan" is a set of play storefronts to be integrated into the playground at fort greene park in brooklyn, ny. each of these storefronts highlight a different local small black-owned business, with the goal of encouraging entrepreneurship and addressing local gentrification.

DESIGN FEATURES

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storefront-like interaction allows for an introduction to entrepreneurship

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moveable doors simulate the opening and closing of a business throughout a day

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historical education sliders and interactive menu educate families about their communities

BRANDING & GRAPHICS

map to show locality

information panels

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presentation graphic

RESEARCH

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site analysis of fort greene park

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interview with camille felicity, the daughter of michael thompson, brooklyn moon's founder.

interviews with users, non-users, and workers of fort greene park

SKETCHES

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FORM ITERATION

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scale model and solidworks ideation

design adjustments and color refinement

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FABRICATION

cnc milling, laser cutting, spray paint, and assembly

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