GardenSense

CLIENT

Exploratory Course Study · DES709

SERVICES

Systems Research / Physical-Digital Concepts / Behaviour Change

Modular rain-garden units and a planted installation reference
Customer journey and participation map used in the design process
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A modular rain-garden and real-time UX system that makes stormwater, soil health and community stewardship visible at neighbourhood scale.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

GardenSense explores how modular rain gardens and interactive interfaces can work together to improve climate resilience. The proposal combines adaptable bioretention modules, environmental sensing and a real-time UX layer.

The project helped me understand how smart devices and environmental feedback can influence everyday behaviour. That thinking later informed Plantive, where physical garden modules, digital guidance and community participation are treated as one connected system.

GardenSense is shown as an exploratory course study and proposed system, not as a built or deployed project.

Customer journey and participation map used in the design process
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© 2026 Edwin Zhang. All rights reserved.

© 2026 Edwin Zhang. All rights reserved.