Wave Energy: A primer for British Columbia
Schematics, data visualization & science writing: Leigh Phillips
Layout: Leigh Phillips and Stephanie Inman
Research: Bryson Robertson, Helen Bailey & Bradley Buckham
This 48-page primer introduces the concept of wave energy, explains how wave energy converters (WECs) work, and describes the latest research findings on the scale of the wave energy resource off the west coast of British Columbia.
The publication offers plain-language explanation of the science and engineering of wave energy and its capture, schematics visually presenting how this capture occurs, and data visualisation of key research findings.
The West Coast Wave Initiative, in partnership with the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions, had produced a series of academic papers appearing in clean energy and engineering journals. They wanted to develop a 'primer' on the subject of wave energy targetting both government decision-makers and the public. They had developed an initial text, but contained too much scientific jargon for anyone outside the discipline to understand. It was also very dry and unattractive. The researchers also had some idea that they wanted a more attractive presentation, but were unclear how to proceed.
To see more images of the publication and information on how I worked with the researchers to put it together, please visit the project page at design portfolio site Behance.
To view a PDF of the publication, please visit the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions.