Time
March - April ( 3 weeks )
Type
Therapeutic Service Design
Tools
ArcGIS Storymap and Adobe Premiere
Collaborated with
Prompt:
How can I encourage people to develop a stronger connection with nature in the False Creek area?
False Creek
False Creek is an urban area that offers plentiful opportunities to connect with nature. Many individuals engage in physical activities such as jogging, walking their pets, and cycling to maintain their physical health.
However,
it's essential to consider the well-being of the mind as well.
Given the splendid natural surroundings,
I aimed to cultivate a deeper connection with nature in False Creek, fostering a sense of peace and mindfulness
My Experience
On a walk at False Creek, I found myself mesmerized by the simple beauty of the water in motion. Despite feeling overwhelmed and stressed by various situations in my life lately, I felt a sense of relief and peace while observing the water for a few minutes without any particular thoughts. This experience taught me the healing power of nature, particularly in an urban setting like False Creek and made me want to share with others. .
Mulmeong
An action when you make your complex mind become comfortable by staring at the calm flowing water blankly in Korean.
Experts say that this "spacing out" can have a calming meditation effect. Spacing out stabilizes the heart rate and also works to rest the brain.
Spiritual or emotional renewal
Promote feelings of calmness and tranquility
Benefits of Mulmeong
Meditation or mindfulness practice
Mental clarity and inner peace
Renewal, purification, or spiritual cleansing
Appreciating nature
Process of Activity Creation
Drawing from the benefits of Mulmeong, I designed three distinct activities for users to engage with water.
Site Location
For each activity, I chose a specific location on Habitat Island in False Creek.
This secluded area is typically a place where people go to relax rather than engage in physical activities.
What about others who can’t be on-site?
My mentor, Dr. Poh Tan, suggested that I should consider individuals who can’t attend in person. Based on this feedback, I decided to use ArcGIS Storymap to integrate an interactive map into the website. To enhance engagement, I included videos that allow users to seamlessly follow along with the activity.
For on-site users, I chose not to use pamphlets or postcards, instead incorporating all the necessary information directly onto the Mulmeong website.
Service Architecture
for on-site users
for off-site users
Final Deliverables
Arc GIS Laptop Version
for audience who can’t be on site
Arc GIS Phone Version
for audience who can be on site
Current Status of My Project
The Mulmeong project is now part of the larger initiative, "False Creek Stories," led by Dr. Poh Tan and Dr. David Zandvliet. False Creek Stories delves into the history and transformation of Vancouver's False Creek Flats, offering valuable insights into the area's environmental and urban evolution through an engaging StoryMap.
The project is accessible both online and offline.
