Circular Cities operate on a closed-loop network to create a more sustainable economy.
THE PURPOSE
Circular Cities aim to eliminate waste, and pollution, circulate products, regenerate nature, and create a more sustainable environment overall, which is a concept that many cities today are beginning to adopt. The purpose of this infographic is to inform and persuade the reader about what circular cities are and why they are beneficial.
RESEARCH
Conducted extensive research into the concept of circular cities and its meaning to understand the topic better. I decided to organize this research in a few ways to better understand how to frame my hierarchy for the infographic.
Decided to organize this research in a few ways to better understand how to frame my hierarchy for the infographic.
1. The overarching concept
2. Statistics
3. Monitoring and managing material flows - waste, jobs, money
4. Ecological factors - human relations, food, eco-terrace, building
5. Behavioral factors - shared spaces, mobility, community engagement, mentality
MIND MAP
Further organization with a mind map so that I could better understand the topic as a visual learner.
SKETCHES
Generated various ideas, focusing on the type of grid structure that would work best.
TURNING DATA VISUAL
Generated various ideas, focusing on the type of grid structure that would work best.
