Nesting the Future: Beijing Swift Conservation and Interactive Design

This project explores how innovative swift nest boxes and interactive installations can enhance public awareness and participation in Beijing Swift conservation, promoting urban biodiversity. Using the Double Diamond model, the study analyzes the swifts’ ecological needs, public perception, and willingness to engage.

I conducted a survey collecting 220 valid responses and supplemented it with street interviews to gain deeper insights into public attitudes. Findings indicate that while there is broad support for swift conservation, actual participation remains low. Notably, children, students, and the elderly show greater interest and willingness to take action. Therefore, the project prioritizes engaging these core user groups through educational and interactive design, while also encouraging participation from the 25-55 age group.

Following an "animal-centered" approach, the project designed a swift nest box for installation on older buildings, integrating:

• Solar power swift’s box: Supports a built-in swift call playback device to attract swifts;
• Interactive light: Encourages children to observe and explore, sparking curiosity-driven learning;
• Application program: Offers educational content, conservation stories, and participation channels to raise ecological awareness.

Moving forward, the project aims to promote public space installations and encourage households to adopt nest boxes, fostering eco-conscious consumer behavior.

In collaboration with ecological experts and environmental organizations, this project integrates swift habitat needs with public education and interactive experiences, exploring how design can drive pro-environmental behavior.