A0.1: Design Vision Board
Activity: Design Vision Board
This activity is a chance to practice using the slideshow template and make sure everything works before your first graded assignment. Think of it as a warm-up: explore ideas, have some fun, and start imagining what inspires your design.
Use the slideshow template provided at the start of the course. Add images and short notes that capture your vision for different systems.
Instructions
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Create your vision board in the slideshow template.
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Include at least 2 images per category below.
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You may search online for images, diagrams, or examples.
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Use the guiding questions to help frame your ideas.
Categories & Prompts
A. Water Systems
Keywords to search: natural ponds, rainwater harvesting, bioswales, greywater, irrigation systems
Guiding question: How will this system improve resource efficiency on your site?
B. Plant Systems
Keywords to search: food forests, medicinal herb gardens, fruit orchards, companion planting, wildflower gardens for pollinators
Guiding question: How does your system support beneficial insects, birds, or wildlife?
C. Soil Health
Keywords to search: mulching, compost systems, cover crops, mycorrhizal fungi, soil regeneration
Guiding question: Why have you chosen this technique for your site?
D. Structures & Human Spaces
Keywords to search: natural building, outdoor kitchens, shelters, pathways, seating areas, outdoor classrooms
Guiding questions: What function does this space serve? How does it enhance the experience of the site?
E. Animals & Ecosystem Support
Keywords to search: habitat corridors, insect hotels, bird-friendly landscapes, owl/bat houses, constructed wetlands
Guiding questions: How does this feature support wildlife or ecosystems? What species would benefit? How does it balance human use with ecological health?
F. Energy & Resource Systems
Keywords to search: solar irrigation, wind energy, biogas, passive heating/cooling, renewable energy in permaculture
Guiding question: How does this system contribute to energy efficiency on your site?
Submission
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Complete your vision board using the slideshow template.