Adoption Event Flyer

Here is an example of a flyer that I made for an upcoming adoption event of the Humane Society.

Marley.

Om

So, for my final project, I wanted to use a positive symbol comprised of moss, and display it where stressed out students would see it. At first I was going to use a quote, but the task became too daunting because my moss plants kept dying. So, eventually I just settled for a symbol asociated with a powerful message, so I chose Om. In Hinduism, Ohm symbolizes the beginning, duration, and dissolution of the universe; it is the sound heard in the universe planets are in alignment.

So, I mounted a mixture of yogurt, water and moss on a cardboard cut out of the symbol, and watched it grow through the course of a week and a half. I made 2, and I chose to put them up on the physics and nuclear engineering building because "Om" sounds just like Ohms, which is  unit of electrical ressistance so I though anyone familiar with circuits or physics would find it punny.

I like Om as a symbol because it promotes balance and harmony in the universe. I feel like the end of any semester is crazy and super stressful, so I hope people take it as a reminder that the universe goes far beyond finals week at UNM. Life will go on reguardless of how much we stress, cram and obsess, so why not try to find balance and happiness in our lives?
 

 

Project IV - Just in Case

I made little "Just in Case"  wallet cards with information on how to handle a few common emergencies. It's focused more on the idea that it's okay to call for help, really, just pick up the phone and call someone who knows what they're doing (i.e. an ambulance). There's basic instructions on what else to do in the meantime.

I posted this on the bulletin board near the SUB. I chose this based on the great response that I got with my first project. 

Finals Care Packages/De-stress Event

Matt and Jimmy's Quest for Appreciation

For this project Matt and I worked together to show appreciation for the Lapo employees. Specifically Matt made the "Thank you Lapo" poster and had students sign it to show their appreciation. This poster is still up on a wall in La Posada and continues to be signed. For my part of the project, I made small reminders for students to thank Lapo and put them on every table in the dining hall. I feel like this project was a great success because the "Thank you Lapo" poster has been signed so many times. The impact of the small reminders remains a mystery, but they are still up today. I hope we have helped bridge the gap between student and server. That is the ultimate goal of the projects.