An eight foot long arrow marks the entrance of the trail. It's design is attractive, with stripes of reclaimed metal, plastic and wooden panels put into use. The text looks to be spray-painted on, using a bold, stenciled typeface.
Totems are also present throughout the trails, some made from oil drums and others from wood. Tips are put onto these structures, explaining how the viewer can re-use, recycle and reduce. These tips are straightforward, colourful and simple to read, which means that children would also be able to understand their meaning.
Gabions (wired cages that are often used in the construction of dams and retaining walls) are filled with recycled objects along the trail. They are also filled with cans, bottles and electrical appliances that can be found in dumps, their presence an encouragement for the viewer to recycle.
A 30m “carbon footprint” boardwalk concludes the trails:
It says on Creed Design Associates website: "We worked closely with the local authority to develop and implement ideas and structures. Local schools contributed to the project by collecting materials and thought-provoking info-graphics were produced in collaboration with New English graphic design consultants."
I was interested in viewing how this trail is set up and how the objects along the walk reflect the message behind the trail. Children would also be able to understand the clear messages and perhaps pick up some educational information this way.
References:
http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2011/august/climate-trail
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