AMERICA'S HIGHWAYSInfographicAs an advocate for the environment and mass transit, I have always been interested in how the US became a highway-reliant society. I recognized that it had a major impact on life, the economy, and the environment in America and that hasn't necessarily been positive in the long run. I hoped to capture this impact and inform people of the full picture so that they are inspired to create positive change. |
CHALLENGEHow might we explain how the United States became dependent upon the highway system and the consequences? |
This project was designed to simultaneously practice researching, storytelling, and visual design while working to further a cause that mattered to me. An infographic is a fun and popular tool used to weave quantitative and qualitative data together into an interconnected visual narrative.
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DetailsI started by understanding the sequence of historical events and milestones that led to the current scenario. As the chronology came into focus, I found myself in need of answering key questions:
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