Graphic Design students have created eye-catching designs aimed at focusing the CPUT community’s attention on the water crisis.
The posters designed by second year students form part of their first assignment for the year, says senior lecturer Leigh Desai who worked on the project with lecturer Edwin Peacock.
“Usually at beginning of the year the students do software training. We usually start with a very basic project and we thought why not incorporate the ‘let’s beat day zero message’ and be conscious of what the CPUT community can do to save water,” says Desai.
“The idea was to design something that is appealing to students on campus – something they can relate to – and that fits in with the CPUT brand”.
The message had to target staff and students, including in residences and students had to design six icons for digital and print media that would communicate water saving tips on campus.
Students made use of tips that have been provided by the City of Cape Town but Desai said they also came up with their own ideas.
“It had to be practical ideas; one suggestion was that female students use wet wipes to remove their make-up, another idea was that buckets be used to collect water from the air conditioners and that this be used for flushing or cleaning purposes.”
The posters are placed in passages in the department where they have been drawing attention from students, staff and visitors.
