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Know Your Stuff NZ
Know Your Stuff is a peer-led community organisation committed to harm reduction.
The brief was to redesign and restructure the site. In addition, the web shop was added as a new feature to the site.
Tommy Barath
Digital Designer, former social worker, father of four
Properly tagged and categorised content was created by creating custom post types. The final design was completed in a round of iterations.
It would be nice to say that I chose a symbol similar to the red cross for the initial logo, but that would not be true. The cross is an iframe from Spline, where you can create exciting 3D stuffs. I liked it, I tailored it to my needs, but I didn’t design any hidden associations.
One of the volunteers asked me where it was coming from and what was that spinning thing? I was trying to find an answer and then the Red Cross story came in. It worked so well that even I didn’t notice it.
Pretty good, right?
The design
The colours of identity were defined. Otherwise, I would have held back on the yellow because I think it's too saturated and unpleasant to the eye. Of course, the client's needs come first, so I kept the strong yellow and brought in the green as a second colour to address this oversaturation.
I also added this green to the main 3D spinner to tip the balance back somewhere.
Technical details
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User feedback
Casey Spearin
General Manager
Thanks to Zephyr Wind for our new website!
Tommy was a charm to work with. He provided clear instructions at every stage of the process and was very responsive to our requests and unique needs regarding the website. His understanding of the Wordpress system and what options we had for improving our client-facing resources was impressive.
The software he designed for editing the website was very straightforward, even for a technologically challenged person like myself. I’m impressed with how quickly he turned around a full rebuild of the site, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Like popcorn
28 years ago, at 17, I bought my first illegal thing. I became a complete outlaw, which seemed to be one of the keys to growing up.
My man was in his thirties, slightly overweight, with long hair and a Metallica T-shirt. He was carrying about 50 grams of diced black Afghan hashish. He pulled it out of the bag like popcorn. He sat in the cafe, sipping his espresso and serving customers.
A short time later, a close friend told me: “The man has been arrested and sentenced to at least two years in prison”. I was shocked to be so close to such a thing.
Adventures in the vortex
I was born and grew up in the beautiful city of Budapest. In the early 90s, the suburbs of Budapest offered many of us amphetamines, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, heroin and mushrooms. It all came down to one question: how strong was the little bag of something we could get our hands on?
In search of new experiences, I sought a kind of self-medication in the world of psychedelics. Most weekends of my youth I had some kind of extraordinary experience. And of course there was love, friendship, adventure and discovery in abundance.
Our ignorance skyrocketed. The internet had not even been invented yet, and reliable information was only available from dealers. If you got into an unexpected situation, we had no idea how to call for help, because besides medical assistance, we had to expect a police presence.
The criminalisation of consumers made it inconceivable that anyone would dare to ask for help in an emergency. With the right legal framework, the damage could be reduced.
Uncertain ingredients
Since 2010, ingredients of uncertain origin have been coming from Chinese laboratories. The new substances have slammed the door on people living in extreme poverty. The cheapness of the new psychoactive substances has led to the closure of pubs in small Hungarian towns.
Marginalised, undereducated minorities are the ones who consume these drugs. The experience of escape is the key moment in these consumption patterns. Even for 20 minutes, leaving poverty behind is not a bad idea. Who knows? Many would join if there were an affordable, better alternative.
Providing information in an information vacuum is no easy task. Building successful communication channels is a complex task and requires creativity. The postman could also attach a leaflet to suspicious packages. Could this be harm reduction? It could.
Shared responsibility.
To prevent violence in pubs, some pubs in Ireland play quiet music for customers and put peanuts on every table. What a simple harm reduction solution. Isn’t it?
As well as public health campaigns about a sugar-free lifestyle or the importance of exercise, there must be room for campaigns to reduce the harm caused by drugs.
Knowing the pitfalls can help us avoid trouble. It is in our common interest to recognise these dangers, speak out and reduce them where possible. There is no such thing as a good or not so good area for harm reduction. All areas seem to be appropriate to put in the work for a healthier society.
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Tommy Barath
Digital Designer, former social worker, father of four
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Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Like popcorn
28 years ago, at 17, I bought my first illegal thing. I became a complete outlaw, which seemed to be one of the keys to growing up.
My man was in his thirties, slightly overweight, with long hair and a Metallica T-shirt. He was carrying about 50 grams of diced black Afghan hashish. He pulled it out of the bag like popcorn. He sat in the cafe, sipping his espresso and serving customers.
A short time later, a close friend told me: “The man has been arrested and sentenced to at least two years in prison”. I was shocked to be so close to such a thing.
Adventures in the vortex
I was born and grew up in the beautiful city of Budapest. In the early 90s, the suburbs of Budapest offered many of us amphetamines, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, heroin and mushrooms. It all came down to one question: how strong was the little bag of something we could get our hands on?
In search of new experiences, I sought a kind of self-medication in the world of psychedelics. Most weekends of my youth I had some kind of extraordinary experience. And of course there was love, friendship, adventure and discovery in abundance.
Our ignorance skyrocketed. The internet had not even been invented yet, and reliable information was only available from dealers. If you got into an unexpected situation, we had no idea how to call for help, because besides medical assistance, we had to expect a police presence.
The criminalisation of consumers made it inconceivable that anyone would dare to ask for help in an emergency. With the right legal framework, the damage could be reduced.
Uncertain ingredients
Since 2010, ingredients of uncertain origin have been coming from Chinese laboratories. The new substances have slammed the door on people living in extreme poverty. The cheapness of the new psychoactive substances has led to the closure of pubs in small Hungarian towns.
Marginalised, undereducated minorities are the ones who consume these drugs. The experience of escape is the key moment in these consumption patterns. Even for 20 minutes, leaving poverty behind is not a bad idea. Who knows? Many would join if there were an affordable, better alternative.
Providing information in an information vacuum is no easy task. Building successful communication channels is a complex task and requires creativity. The postman could also attach a leaflet to suspicious packages. Could this be harm reduction? It could.
Shared responsibility.
To prevent violence in pubs, some pubs in Ireland play quiet music for customers and put peanuts on every table. What a simple harm reduction solution. Isn’t it?
As well as public health campaigns about a sugar-free lifestyle or the importance of exercise, there must be room for campaigns to reduce the harm caused by drugs.
Knowing the pitfalls can help us avoid trouble. It is in our common interest to recognise these dangers, speak out and reduce them where possible. There is no such thing as a good or not so good area for harm reduction. All areas seem to be appropriate to put in the work for a healthier society.
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Casey Spearin
General Manager
Thanks to Zephyr Wind for our new website!
Tommy was a charm to work with. He provided clear instructions at every stage of the process and was very responsive to our requests and unique needs regarding the website. His understanding of the Wordpress system and what options we had for improving our client-facing resources was impressive.
The software he designed for editing the website was very straightforward, even for a technologically challenged person like myself. I’m impressed with how quickly he turned around a full rebuild of the site, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
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Tommy Barath
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Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Harm reduction from a designer's perspective.
Personal Evergreen stories from Budapest Hungary
Like popcorn
28 years ago, at 17, I bought my first illegal thing. I became a complete outlaw, which seemed to be one of the keys to growing up.
My man was in his thirties, slightly overweight, with long hair and a Metallica T-shirt. He was carrying about 50 grams of diced black Afghan hashish. He pulled it out of the bag like popcorn. He sat in the cafe, sipping his espresso and serving customers.
A short time later, a close friend told me: “The man has been arrested and sentenced to at least two years in prison”. I was shocked to be so close to such a thing.
Adventures in the vortex
I was born and grew up in the beautiful city of Budapest. In the early 90s, the suburbs of Budapest offered many of us amphetamines, MDMA, LSD, cannabis, heroin and mushrooms. It all came down to one question: how strong was the little bag of something we could get our hands on?
In search of new experiences, I sought a kind of self-medication in the world of psychedelics. Most weekends of my youth I had some kind of extraordinary experience. And of course there was love, friendship, adventure and discovery in abundance.
Our ignorance skyrocketed. The internet had not even been invented yet, and reliable information was only available from dealers. If you got into an unexpected situation, we had no idea how to call for help, because besides medical assistance, we had to expect a police presence.
The criminalisation of consumers made it inconceivable that anyone would dare to ask for help in an emergency. With the right legal framework, the damage could be reduced.
Uncertain ingredients
Since 2010, ingredients of uncertain origin have been coming from Chinese laboratories. The new substances have slammed the door on people living in extreme poverty. The cheapness of the new psychoactive substances has led to the closure of pubs in small Hungarian towns.
Marginalised, undereducated minorities are the ones who consume these drugs. The experience of escape is the key moment in these consumption patterns. Even for 20 minutes, leaving poverty behind is not a bad idea. Who knows? Many would join if there were an affordable, better alternative.
Providing information in an information vacuum is no easy task. Building successful communication channels is a complex task and requires creativity. The postman could also attach a leaflet to suspicious packages. Could this be harm reduction? It could.
Shared responsibility.
To prevent violence in pubs, some pubs in Ireland play quiet music for customers and put peanuts on every table. What a simple harm reduction solution. Isn’t it?
As well as public health campaigns about a sugar-free lifestyle or the importance of exercise, there must be room for campaigns to reduce the harm caused by drugs.
Knowing the pitfalls can help us avoid trouble. It is in our common interest to recognise these dangers, speak out and reduce them where possible. There is no such thing as a good or not so good area for harm reduction. All areas seem to be appropriate to put in the work for a healthier society.
Project details
A brief summary of the working method, the settings and the design.
Project details
A brief summary of the working method, the settings and the design.
This content is yet to be written.
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Casey Spearin
General Manager
Thanks to Zephyr Wind for our new website!
Tommy was a charm to work with. He provided clear instructions at every stage of the process and was very responsive to our requests and unique needs regarding the website. His understanding of the Wordpress system and what options we had for improving our client-facing resources was impressive.
The software he designed for editing the website was very straightforward, even for a technologically challenged person like myself. I’m impressed with how quickly he turned around a full rebuild of the site, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.
