Tree Cards

Dr. Shalini is one of my regular customers. The problem was conceived of by a scientist who specializes in biotechnology research in University of Florida. She wanted to give her coworkers something that would be of use to them and would be relevant to their lives, and she asked for my advice on what to get them. In addition to this, she has a manageable number of challenges to overcome. In order to keep the material from being thrown away in a haphazard fashion, the Gift has to be a piece of material that serves as a connecting link.

I gave these educational cards and bookmarks to her after we had a lengthy discussion about the possibilities and the terms we were working under. On this particular card, one side of the card features blank space for the user to jot down his or her thoughts, and the other side of the card features some information that is specific to the subject of Bio that was printed on it.

Dr. Shalini provided an overview of the many different kinds of trees that are found on earth in their natural environments. Then, we chose eight distinct species of trees, and I gave each one an illustration that I had digitally painted in order to make it appear more appealing. Due to the fact that the illustrations were digitally painted, users felt a more personal connection to them. Because the cards contained supplemental information, the recipients were able to reuse them in a variety of contexts, such as as decorative elements on students’ study tables, wall hangings, posters, and bookmarks. In addition, the cards could be used as a resource for additional information.