GoRaleigh Bus Shelter Design

Inviting Public Transit Through Local Art

Project Summary

Designed an artistic and functional bus shelter for the GoRaleigh system as part of the 'Together Raleigh' program. The project integrates public art from local artists, leveraging botanical imagery and North Carolina crop heritage to enhance the transit environment.

Tools

• Papercut Handcraft Technique: Employed for detailed design elements.
• Botanical Imagery & Crop Expertise: Applied local North Carolina flora insights.
• Digital Workflow: Involved scanning, scaling, cleaning, editing, and layout for precision execution.

Implementation

• Design Concept: Developed the 'Flowering Dogwood, Sweet Potato, Venus Flytrap' design to celebrate native species and iconic crops.
• Location: Executed at the Glenbrook Drive/Dacian Road (southbound) bus shelter in Raleigh.
• Collaboration: Engaged in the 2020/21 'Together Raleigh' cohort, coordinating with the City of Raleigh, Raleigh Arts, and Raleigh Transit Authority.
• Art Installation: Mounted artwork on bus shelter windows to create an engaging visual experience.

Challenges

• Coordination: Aligned project objectives with municipal guidelines and public art standards.
• Durability & Maintenance: Selected materials and design techniques to ensure long-term resilience in a public setting.

Outcome

• Community Engagement: Emphasized North Carolina's native flora and culturally significant crops.
• Positive Reception: Received favorable feedback from the community and local government, enhancing both aesthetic appeal and functionality.