A0.1: Design Vision Board
In this course, you will submit your work from activities in the Moodle interface. We would like you to practice to ensure the technology is working well. There is nothing more frustrating than preparing to send your first "real" assignment, and finding that you cannot.
For this exercise, create your “design vision board”. Use the slideshow template provided. It is also an opportunity to get acquainted with slideshows, they are a simple yet effective tool to present your work.
Categories and prompt examples:
A. Water Systems
Examples of keywords to Search Online:
Natural ponds
Rainwater harvesting systems
Bioswales
Greywater systems,
Irrigation systems, etc.
Guiding Questions:
How will this water system improve resource efficiency on your site?
B. Plant Systems
Keywords to Search Online:
Food forests
Medicinal herb garden
Fruit orchard
Companion planting examples
Wildflower gardens for pollinators, etc.
Guiding Questions:
How does your system support beneficial insects, birds, or wildlife?
C. Soil Health
Keywords to Search Online:
Mulching techniques
Compost systems
Cover cropping examples
Mycorrhizal fungi and soil regeneration
Guiding Questions:
Why have you chosen this technique for your site?
D. Structures and Human Spaces
Keywords to Search Online:
Natural building techniques
Outdoor kitchens in permaculture
Shelters
Pathways
Seating areas
Outdoor classroom for community education
Guiding Questions:
What function does this structure or space serve?
How does it enhance the experience of the site?
E. Animals / Wildlife and Ecosystem Support
Keywords to Search Online:
Habitat corridors
Bug hotels or insect shelters
Bird-friendly landscapes
Beneficial predator habitats (e.g., owl boxes, bat houses)
Constructed wetlands
Guiding Questions:
How does this feature support local wildlife or ecosystems?
What specific species would benefit from it?
How does it balance human use with ecological health?
F. Energy and Resource Systems
Keywords to Search Online:
Solar-powered irrigation systems
Wind energy for small farms
Biogas systems for composting
Passive heating and cooling systems
Renewable energy in permaculture
Guiding Questions:
How does this system contribute to the site’s energy efficiency?
Submission Guidelines:
Include at least 2 images per category.