The Fourth Street Bikeway Project:
Community & Collaboration in Design
My MFA thesis project was an exploration of collaborative community-based design. Working with members of the Los Angeles cycling community I completed a speculative redesign of the signage system for one LA bike route. The final system communicated vital route information and provided a set of tools that allowed cyclists to add to the project by creating their own signs.
To read a more in-depth description of the project click here or visit 4thstreetbikeway.com
2007- 2008
Prototypes of proposed bike route signage.
Proposed signage in situ.
Downloadable templates allow cyclists to create their own signs.
System icons were made available as a free typeface for download.
Workshopping ideas with members of the local cycling community.
Cyclists contribute ideas about how to publicize the project.
TANDEM provided route information & tools for expanding the project.
Cover detail.
From TANDEM: An article describing the workshop process.
From TANDEM: A poster cautioning motorists to watch for bikes.
From TANDEM: A poster encouraging use of the 4th Street Bikeway.
From TANDEM: A poster promoting designer/client collaboration.
From TANDEM: DIY sign templates & a list of local cycling resources.
From TANDEM: A map of the 4th Street Bikeway.