GREEN REFUGE
ARTS AND CULTURE
2023
Art direction and visual identity for Green Refuge, an augmented reality heritage trail commissioned for London Festival of Architecture 2023.
Green Refuge uses augmented art and public history to commemorate hidden refuge stories on Clapham Common—from the children of the Blitz sheltering in wartime bunkers to early Caribbean migrants finding sanctuary in London's green spaces. The 45-minute walking trail transforms the common into a live journalism experience, revealing 300 years of stories embedded in the landscape.
As art director, I developed the visual language across print collateral, way-finding signage, and digital platforms. Working with illustrator Niamh Power and web developer Lauren Harris, I created a custom typeface inspired by the common's flora and fauna—tying together the trail's narrative layers with forms drawn from the natural environment it celebrates.
The project demonstrates how design can make public history accessible, turning overlooked green spaces into archives of community memory and resilience.
As art director, I developed the visual language across print collateral, way-finding signage, and digital platforms. Working with illustrator Niamh Power and web developer Lauren Harris, I created a custom typeface inspired by the common's flora and fauna—tying together the trail's narrative layers with forms drawn from the natural environment it celebrates.
The project demonstrates how design can make public history accessible, turning overlooked green spaces into archives of community memory and resilience.
