Public Space Design, UX Design

LIBERTY PARK

A Modern, Inclusive Space for Franklin, TN Community

Blender | Photoshop

May 2024

Media

Date

Possible Stakeholders

Williamson County families, Franklin Parks Director, Lisa Clayton, local schools, non-profits, and local businesses

Challenge

Franklin, a vibrant community just south of Nashville, is home to 12 parks, with Liberty Park being the largest. However, the park lacks essential features such as ADA-compliant equipment, after-dark accessibility, and the integration of modern technology like interactive media that could positively influence the community. These gaps presented a significant opportunity to redesign the space and better serve the growing population in Williamson County.

Re-imagining night life at public parks.

The HUB

Walk-Thru

Design Proccess

Addressing User Needs

Finding a solution using an iterative design process from a human-centered perspective.

Liberty Park must prioritize accessibility for all individuals to thrive as a sustainable community space. The surrounding communities expressed a need for improved traffic flow for pedestrians and vehicles for a more convenient walk in the park. The park’s expansive area offers potential for a secure layout that encourages repeat visits for families. The aim is to facilitate an organic flow throughout the space, drawing inspiration from nearby modernized parks to enhance the experience.

End Goals After Researching & Understanding User Needs

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Bridge gaps among age groups and abilities while strategically reprogramming nightlife by enhancing security with modern features and reliable systems.

Deliver sustainable, interactive design that nurtures child development and foster significant community impact.

Redesigning the Park Map

Conceptualizing

In Franklin, our approach is comprehensive: integrating accessibility, safety, community engagement, and environmental sustainability.

We're creating self-sustainable safe spaces that foster early learning, mental relief, and family well-being. Through low-maintenance redesign funded by local sponsors, we're providing sustainable interactive designs that nurture early child development. Our plan includes increasing wayfinding signage, interactive park installations, immersive lighting for nighttime activities, and introducing new sensory experiences.

Design Iterations

HUB LOW-FIDELITY

HUB HIGH-FIDELITY

SOUND STATION LOW-FIDELITY

SOUND STATION HIGH-FIDELITY

Xylophone Iteration #1

Xylophone Iteration #2

Xylophone Iteration #3

Xylophone Final Iteration

Recognizable Features

The LED, motion sensor walk through offers a fun and inclusive interactive element to the new park design. The lights automatically activate each time a person walks through the arches, guiding their path.

The LED, motion sensor walk through offers a fun and inclusive interactive element to the new park design. The lights automatically activate each time a person walks through the arches, guiding their path.

At the park entrance, visitors are met with a vibrant new directory sign that uses an interactive touch screen display. This new feature will provide better navigation of the surrounding park activities, as well as a spot to host sponsored messages f

At the park entrance, visitors are met with a vibrant new directory sign that uses an interactive touch screen display. This new feature will provide better navigation of the surrounding park activities, as well as a spot to host sponsored messages from local businesses and organizations.