This project originated as part of the Social Design course "Future Identities" in the second semester. In a group of six students, we developed four interactive spatial stations along the Isar River. The project aimed to rethink public space and create a place for exchange, free from the pressure to consume. Positioned along the Isar's "Frühlingsanlagen" , the stations deliberately offered accessible stimuli, inviting passersby to pause, reflect, and engage in conversation.
The "RAUM" logo originated from the idea of making the German word "Raum" (room) typographically visible and tangible. The four letters are arranged in a square, creating a clear, geometric form reminiscent of an open space. The angular typeface reinforces this impression and underscores the structure and clarity of the concept. In this way, "Raum" becomes not only legible but also visually perceptible.
R.A.U.M. is also an acronym for Runterkommen (Come Down), Anstoßen (Initiate), Umsetzen (Implement), and Miteinander (Together). These terms simultaneously from the names of the four stations developed. In addition to the logo, four pictograms were developed, each tailored to the individual stations. The colors chosen for the stations were specifically selected to stand out clearly from the natural surroundings of the Isar river and at the same time attract the attention of walkers.
As mentioned previously, the project consists of four interactive stations:
Station 1 serves as the starting point and invites visitors to consciously perceive their surroundings and pause for a moment.
Station 2, the Wishing Tree, opens a space for personal and collective thoughts, which can be shared analogously or digitally.
Station 3 motivates users with small, everyday prompts to take simple, positive actions that strengthen social interaction.
Station 4, the Encounter Bench, creates an open space for conversations and chance encounters, counteracting the anonymity of urban spaces.
In addition, we set up a final cube that allowed anonymous feedback on the project via QR code.
