Lake signboards

Signboard design for Tarahunise Lake

September 2022

for Ananas Design

Role: Designer

Team lead: Jananee Mohan

Collaborators: Varun Behroonani, Abhinaya Perepi (intern)

Kannada translator: Apoorva Sukathirtha

The lake signboards were designed as an interpretive system to orient visitors and communicate the ecological significance of Tarahunise Lake. They combined mapping, visual narratives, and text to explain wetland processes, biodiversity, and responsible use. All signboards were bilingual (English and Kannada), and were installed by the client at strategic locations around the lake.

Map of Tarahunise Lake showing wetlands, main inlet, sub-inlets, outlets, and surrounding roads with labels in English and Kannada, including a legend and directional compass.
Map of Tarahunise Lake with bird species icons and labels for shore and song birds, other fauna, and location details.
A signboard titled 'Tarahunise Wetland' with images of a wetland, showing trees, water, and vegetation. The signboard includes descriptions in English and Kannada about ecological functions of wetlands such as bio-remediation, soil stabilization, groundwater recharge, flood mitigation, carbon sequestration, and habitat for biodiversity, along with various organizational logos at the top.
A sign with guidelines for what not to do and what to do when visiting a lake. The top section lists prohibitions: no plastic, vehicle access prohibited, do not drink water or swim in the lake, no lighting fires, no firecrackers, plucking flowers prohibited, do not make loud sounds, alcohol and drugs prohibited, do not disturb birds and wildlife, and do not litter or use bins. The bottom section provides dos: carry water bottle, wear a hat and apply sunscreen, use binoculars and cameras, pick up after your pet, dispose of waste in bins, upload photos to iNaturalist or eBird, wear a mask at all times during gatherings, sanitize your hands, and maintain distance. There are logos and QR codes at the bottom for further information.
Informational signboard about Tarahunise Lake, showing a map of the lake and surrounding area, with details about the lake's history, conservation efforts, and project support. The sign is in multiple languages and features eco-friendly logos.
Information signboard at Tarahunise Wetland with a lake and cloudy sky in the background.
View of a wetland park with water and trees, an informational sign on the right, and a brick pathway with two benches in the foreground. There is a cloudy sky overhead.
A signboard titled "Birds of Tarahunse" with illustrations of various bird species, situated in a lush garden area with greenery and flowering plants, under a cloudy sky.
A signboard outdoors with safety and conduct rules in English and another language, displayed on a stand, surrounded by green foliage and a fence, under a cloudy sky.
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