Visual Communication

Grace Campbell

Train Watcher App: A new way to watch trains

Through immersive, engaging visual communication, the app presents interactive layers over real-world scenes, turning ordinary train movements into playful, artistic experiences. The app highlights unique spots or “watching spaces” where you can relax, observe, and interact with the world of trains.  More than just a navigation or schedule tool, Train Watcher intervenes in the typical train station experience by shifting the user’s focus from the hectic, utilitarian routine to moments of surprise, beauty, calm and rhythm of trains. By doing so, it provides a fresh, joyful way of observing trains in real time and invites users to slow down, look differently, and engage emotionally with their surroundings. It’s designed to bring joy, spark curiosity, and provide an artistic lens for travelers, commuters, and train lovers alike. 

Family Court: A Child’s Perspective

This project is a campaign video that addresses the challenges and emotional impact of the family court system on children. It is deeply rooted in personal experience, shaped by the creator’s own journey through family court. That firsthand perspective reveals a powerful truth: children often feel unheard and powerless in a legal system that decides their futures without truly considering their voices. 

The core issue this project tackles is the silencing of children within family court proceedings. While legal decisions are made in their supposed best interest, children are frequently subjected to court orders they had no say in—orders that can restrict their freedom, emotional growth, and overall sense of agency. As a result, many children feel as though their childhood is lost to legal obligations and adult decisions. 

The campaign video serves as a call to action, advocating for the recognition and inclusion of children's voices in legal matters that directly affect them. It emphasizes the importance of giving children not just a platform, but genuine influence in shaping outcomes that impact their lives. The ultimate goal is to shift the system toward one that respects children’s rights to be heard, to live authentically, and to develop free from the emotional burden of imposed legal constraints.