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Mikayla Gao

BFA in Graphics — Graphic Design
Course:
GTRA-303 Type 5: Transmedia
Faculty:
Brad Bartlett

Pacific Aquaiurm Identity

As Southern California’s largest Aquarium, the Pacific Aquarium displays about 12,000 animals with more than 100 exhibits representing the Pacific Ocean's diversity. It is the fourth most-attended aquarium in the nation. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, visitors can explore the ocean, environmental issues, and ways to design a more sustainable future.
Learning Outcomes:
I used generative design tools to visualize the ocean environment and the quickly changing space. This helped to connect the community to the surrounding marine habitat through interactive and DIY exhibit experiences. My creative coding resulted in unique aquarium graphics that visualized coral reef change and crisis. The increased audience engagement allowed visitors to explore and better understand their impact on the environment.
For the custom font, I got inspired by the aquarium circular stage and the inclusiveness of the ocean.