University of Michigan Dearborn//Environmental
Interpretive Center Sponsorship


Collaborative project with fellow communication designer Reese Mallon and interior designers Autumn English and Karen Ruiz.
User Interface, User Experience, Figma, Prototyping, Research, Visual Hierarchy, Aesthetic, Typography The University of Michigan Dearborn’s Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) partnered with CCS to improve visibility, engagement, and navigation. Despite its rich outdoor trails, the center was little known and its interior lacked clarity and interaction.

Our team created a redesign concept called Natural Movement, inspired by the flow and change found in nature. Key solutions included:

  • Website & Digital Tools – A redesigned site with accessible navigation, a cohesive identity, and an interactive trail map. Posters with QR codes bridged online access with on-site visits.
  • Wayfinding System – A clear visual language across signage, floor graphics, and a custom icon set that unified physical and digital touchpoints.
  • Interactive Exhibits – Pressure-sensitive sound features for the bird exhibit that played authentic bird calls, adding a playful, educational layer along with a projected watershed exhibit to highlight the importance of it’s history.

Together, these elements created a cohesive visitor journey that begins online, extends through outreach, and comes alive in the EIC itself.



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