A downloadable project

This project covers the design process and finished product for several infographics that inform end users about trimming herbs.

This personal project is a great way of showcasing that simple learning procedures applied effectively can help people learn no matter the setting.

Needs Assessment: Identify the knowledge gap – many people don’t know how to cut herbs without damaging the plants.
Target Audience: People passing by the herb garden who are likely to participate in herb harvesting.
Learning Objectives: Ensure that participants can identify where to cut herbs to promote healthy growth and know how to use them in cooking.
Constraints: Lack of time for in-person training and my unavailability to conduct the training.

Content Outline:
- Illustrations of each herb plant.
- Indications of the optimal cutting points.
- List of dishes that each herb can be used in to encourage harvesting.
Instructional Strategy: Use visually appealing posters or infographics to convey the message clearly and quickly.
Delivery Method: Posters/infographics placed near the herb garden.

Illustrations: Use Adobe Illustrator to draw detailed and clear images of the herb plants and mark the cutting points.
Content Integration: Include brief descriptions of dishes that use the herbs to add value and incentive.
Material Preparation: Print and laminate the illustrations for durability, ensuring they can withstand outdoor conditions.

Setup: Hang the laminated posters/infographics outside near the herb garden.
Tools: Provide small trimming scissors nearby to encourage hands-on participation.
Engagement: Passersby can easily access the information and tools needed to correctly harvest the herbs.

Objective: Measure initial reactions to the posters/infographics.
Methods: Informal interviews or quick surveys with passersby to gather feedback on the clarity, usefulness, and appeal of the instructional materials.
Questions: Did you find the posters helpful and easy to understand? Would you be interested in using the herbs?

Objective: Assess the knowledge gained from the posters/infographics.
Methods: Ask participants to verbally explain or demonstrate where to cut the herbs based on the instructions provided.
Questions: Can you show where you would cut the herb? What dish might you use this herb in?

Objective: Evaluate the application of knowledge in real scenarios.
Methods: Observe the herb garden to see if the herbs are being cut correctly over time, based on the instructions.
Questions: Are people cutting the herbs at the correct points? Is there a noticeable improvement in the health of the plants?

Objective: Measure the overall impact of the instructional materials on the herb garden’s health and usage.
Methods: Track the frequency and amount of herb harvesting and monitor the overall condition of the herb plants.
Questions: Has the correct harvesting technique led to healthier herb plants? Are more people using the herbs in their cooking?