Stay in place shelter

Projects

May 7

The stay-in-place shelter is for people in at-risk situations and families experiencing homelessness during the coronavirus crisis.
The first location was at Bayview pier. I worked with several departments at the City and County of San Francisco to pull together experience design, signage, and materials.

This was used for postcard outreach and main signage at the entry to the shelters

Some considerations for the design approach.

Informal
Should not feel like a government institution. Many people experiencing homelessness have had negative interactions in the past and we want them to feel safe.

Open
While folks are expected to stay in place there, we don't want them to feel trapped

Warm
Through colors, giving the temporary rows of trailers street names, and trailers addresses the intent is to create a sense of dignity and normalness.

Temporary

Use of the word Guest, Staff will be hosts. Implying a relationship that is akin to a hotel or any temporary stay.