Graphic Designer Volunteer, Nature Counter, CrowdDoing

• Graphic Designer Volunteer, Nature Counter, CrowdDoing

  Nature Counter by CrowdDoing is seeking virtual volunteers to help us to help everyone living in cities and suburbs to get enough nature dose to achieve their productivity, mental health and wellbeing goals.. Learn much more than you ever knew you could know about "forest bathing", "attention restoration theory", "eco-therapy", "biophelia", "nature deficit disorder reduction", "contextual nootropics" and so much more! #mentalhealth#wellbeing#virtualvolunteering#reactjs#iphoneapp#androidapp, #sustainability#hiking#outdoors

  You can see benefits of time in the park put on Nature Counter's linkedin page here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd, You can see more background on our Nature Counter team here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/nature-counter-by-crowddoing_forestbathing-naturedose-attentionrestorationtheory-activity-6805531019593302016-1hnd. You can see a post about how just 30 minutes a week in nature reduces the chance of depression by 7%.Another example of how we’ve posted about nature dose and clarity- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6809578558365822976. Nature dose and rumination reduction- https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6809578009121714176. You can see a post on eco-therapy and cortisol reduction here- https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bobbyfishkin_forestbathing-naturedose-ecotherapy-activity-6809579568643620864-V84W.

  Benefits by Time in Nature:

  • 15 Minutes in Nature
    • Decrease in pulse rate by 3.9%
    • Decrease in systolic blood pressure by 1.9%
    • Decrease in Diastolic blood pressure by 2.1%
    • Lower levels of cortisol (stress hormone)
    • Greater parasympathetic nerve activity and decreased sympathetic nerve activity. The sympathies and parasympathetic nervous systems work together to control respiration, digestion, and heart rate. When you are calm, the parasympathetic nervous system is increased, lowering your heart rate and respiration and increasing digestion. In a stressful situation, the fight or flight response is triggered, increasing the sympathetic nervous system to dilate pupils, increase heart rate and increase respiration, making you breathe faster.
    • Feel more relaxed, yet energized
  • 30 minutes in nature
    • All of the benefits from 15 minutes in nature AND
    • Increased attention span
    • Reduction in depression symptoms by 7%
    • Reduction in high blood pressure by 9%
  • 40 minutes in nature
    • All of the benefits from 15 and 30 minutes in nature AND
    • Restored attention and increased attention and ability to concentrate
  • 50 minutes in nature
    • All of the benefits from 15, 30, and 40 minutes in nature AND
    • An increased attention span with the ability to block out irrelevant stimuli and concentrate
    • A decreased level of anxiety
  • 120 minutes (2 hours) in nature
    • All of the benefits from 15, 30, 40, and 50 minutes in nature AND
    • An overall sense of well-being and happiness

  Graphic Designer Volunteer, Nature Counter, CrowdDoing

  Sit in on conceptual design meetings and offer educated opinions
• Determine voice and messaging for graphic design pieces
• Advise on best practices and optimizations throughout design projects
• Select colors, font, images, and layout
• Create visualizations (either by hand or via a software program) which convey accurate messaging and undertones as dictated by the project
• Develop product illustrations, logos, website graphics, etc. as needed
• Present designs to stakeholders and applicable teams
• Implement feedback and changes when appropriate
• QA designs for errors
• Pass final design to development or publishing teams for release

Graphic Designer Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing Requirements and Qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and innovation
• Experience with both print and electronic media
• Proficient in design and photo-editing software
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Time management and organizational skills; able to meet deadlines
• The ability and desire to stay up-to-date with commercial design/graphics trends and implement these in daily work

Graphic Designer Volunteer, Forest Fire Prevention Derivatives, CrowdDoing Nice to Have

• A bachelor’s degree in graphic design, design, or art preferred (extensive experience in the field may also be acceptable)
• Experience with Quark Xpress, InDesign, and PhotoShop a plus

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