GREEN GRID

My group explored how digital tools could support the organisation and communication practices of community gardens while encouraging social connection among members. I was involved in designing and conducting semi-structured interviews with participants of different ages and backgrounds to understand their gardening habits, collaboration methods, and use of technology. I was also heavily involved in the writing and organisation of our reports, as well as in the ideation and physical prototyping of the app in Figma alongside my group. The findings from our interviews revealed that motivation, coordination, and information sharing were key influences shaping how people participate in community gardens. Numerous comments were made on how the convenience of obtaining knowledge through an application would greatly benefit them, as opposed to scouring the internet or asking family and friends. Insights from this research informed the development of our conceptual app design, which aimed to make garden management more accessible, improve task coordination, and strengthen the sense of community among gardeners.