Design Lab was hired to design patterns inspired by The Huntington’s gardens and collections to be wrapped onto electric shuttles used to transport guests across the 130 acres of gardens. We began the process with a research trip to The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, exploring its gardens and collections, and observing how guests interacted with the environment. We took a tour and learned about the rich history of the property and the biodiversity of its species. My illustration depicted elements from the Rose Garden, Shakespeare Garden, and Herb Garden, blending the flora, fauna, and architecture of the three through an illustration style heavily inspired by linocuts, which the Huntington has a vast collection of. The pattern was titled "Sonnet 18" as a reference to Shakespeare's poem "Shall I compare thee to a summer's day."
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The client loves that each of the designs is so different—just like every experience at The Huntington is different. They were so happy with the outcome that they featured the shuttles in their annual donor magazine.

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