The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), also known as the Global Goals, are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity. There are 17 SDGs, which are integrated and indivisible and balance the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic, social and environmental.

we'll be focusing on goal number 14:

LIFE BELOW WATER

We're exploring the deep blue sea.

So we can get inspired and better protect it.

So, grab your diving gear!

Why?

GROUP DISCUSSION

How Does Light Work in the Ocean? 

On land, sunlight illuminates a world that’s bright and bursting with color.

But in the ocean, light and color diminish as the water gets deeper. Take a look at what happens to light as it moves through the water, and how marine organisms have adapted.

Light Beneath The Waves

GROUP DISCUSSION

Why Would a Fish Need Light?

HEADLIGHTS

LURE or BAIT

SOCIAL SIGNAL

BURGLAR ALARM

STUDIO BRIEF

Dive Deep

 Research and discover light phenomena in the ocean.

Discover Light and Product Design

 Learn about the process of prototyping, and making.

Design with Purpose

 Use skills and imagination to build an illuminated product.

Market for a Cause

 Inspire people to action with marketing campaigns.

Using Light in the Ocean as Inspiration,

What Could We Make?

We could be inspired by natural phenomena like light and water,

or by deep sea creatures whose forms, patterns, or behavior might interest us.

We could be literal,

but it's more interesting to abstract ideas

How are we doing it?

Illustration

Prototyping

Biology

Interactive

Design

Design

Engineering

Be creative, and enjoy the process!