Scorched wheat crop in Delhi, India

What would this mean for rural America?

Brown Mills Grocery -- Arthurdale WV

Sorghum Harvesting in Preston County

To address rural communities located in food deserts whose outsourcing systems rely heavily on family-owned farms and personal gardens, it is essential to not only understand the pressing climate crises impact, but the group of peoples cultural and physical environment. Through interactive maps and informative land studies accompanied by the oral histories of people from West Virginia, this project aims to begin theorizing 'how can we manipulate the land to preserve the land practices and continue to sustain communities both through food access and cultural heritage.' 

Outstanding in the Field

Danny Wills

Oral Histories + Folklorists

Forces at

play

Manipulation of land

Preservation of land

Sound box 1

Sound box 2

Sound box 3

Key Design Elements:

Balance -- creating a space that puts value on each medium

Movement -- each space feels like entering a portal

Contrast -- make maps with both technical and cultural information

Exhibition:

Thank you to my advisors, Nada and Ammar, the support of Chris, Amro, Tessa, and the whole NuVu team. Thank you to my family for allowing me to pursue such unique learning experiences -- I will carry this work with me for the rest of my life.