elevation in ink: new orleans flood risk awareness map

a redesigned flood risk poster for New Orleans, aimed at improving visual clarity and public understanding of why the city is prone to flooding. focused on accessibility, to simplify geographic and environmental data through recognizable illustrations and thoughtful design, offering an informative experience for viewers of all backgrounds. what i was working with // conceptual brief for a public info piece “for the mayor,” balancing data, urgency, and trustworthiness what stuck with me // good visual hierarchy can save lives — especially when you’re designing for awareness, not just aesthetics what came out of it // a hypothetical but highly functional flood risk map that merges clarity with emotion