Mapping Your Carbon Footprint is an exhibition designed by Loren Shumaker while studying at Cleveland State University. The exhibit was displayed in May and June of 2018, at The Galleries at CSU as part of a student artist Merit Show. This website was designed and developed by Shumaker as a companion piece to the exhibit.
Loren Shumaker is a designer based in Cleveland, Ohio, currently studying Design and Nonprofit Administration at Cleveland State University. He is passionate about using design to create a positive impact on our communities, environment, and society. You can find his portfolio of work and more information at his website: lorenshumaker.com
The emission of greenhouse gasses (GHGs) is the most important issue of our time; however, the magnitude of the problem can be difficult to comprehend. Finding ways to make personal changes can be a challenge for many, and the presentation of the data associated with GHGs is frequently overwhelming. With this exhibition, common personal contributors to emissions can be seen as a clear, visual whole. The representation of data in an appealing and digestible format will, ideally, encourage more people to find opportunities where they can reduce their contributions and improve their personal footprint.