Ringling Fitness

Production and Interior Design
Each year, Ringling College of Art and Design invites proposals from student teams, with the goal of fostering projects that align with the program's educational objectives and reflect the institution's values. In the Spring semester of 2023, my team of three proposed the development of a new fitness facility to meet the escalating demand at the existing center. Our proposal aimed to address the center’s overuse, the increased utilization rates, and the growing student population.
Opportunity: Design a space to be used on undeveloped prospective nearby property for the benefit of a growing student body.
Solution: Develop an expansion of Ringling College's fitness infrastructure that aligns with and enhances the institution's broader health and wellness initiatives.
Project Length: 15 Weeks, Team of 3
My Role: Production Coordination, Market Research, Product Design
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Objectives:
Design a visionary fitness center that aligns with the specific needs of the campus community, enhancing both student engagement and overall well-being.
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Create branded visual materials for the facility that seamlessly integrate with Ringling College's established branding, reinforcing the institution’s identity and values.
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Present a well-supported proposition by incorporating insights gathered from comprehensive interviews with students and faculty, ensuring the facility meets the needs and expectations of the broader campus community.
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For Students By Students.

From information on campus gym check-ins, we deduced that interest in physical exercise and activities has increased over 50 percent in the past year. It is predicted to multiply 7.5 times, annually, for the following five years. From student interviews, we saw that there was a need to expand the fitness resources already available on campus. We integrated these needs into the design.

The Final Deliverable.

During this project, I learned how to use SketchUp to bring this concept to life in a 3D model. After an initial designing and planning phase, the floorplan was reviewed by peers for problems. Due to student security concerns, a student check-in desk was added. A storage room is included for pool equipment and filters. The fitness provisions of this building include a pool, a turf field, two indoor courts, and a multipurpose exercise room. Bathrooms and lockers are available to students in the building.

The Team

Nora
Rogers

Artist, Brand Designer, and Researcher

Kathryn
Johnston

Interior Designer and Student Body Surveyor

Hayley
Kirk

Researcher and Student Body Surveyor

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