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
storefront-like interaction allows for an introduction to entrepreneurship
moveable doors simulate the opening and closing of a business throughout a day
historical education sliders and interactive menu educate families about their communities
BRANDING & GRAPHICS
map to show locality
information panels
presentation graphic
RESEARCH
site analysis of fort greene park
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
FORM ITERATION
scale model and solidworks ideation
design adjustments and color refinement
FABRICATION
cnc milling, laser cutting, spray paint, and assembly