Transcript SKAUTZ SciTech Label.. - University of Chicago

SciTech Label Project
Water Conservation:
High flow vs. Low flow
Showerheads
by Sarah Kautz
University of Chicago, Department of
Anthropology
To see how much
water is actually
saved by using a
low flow shower
head, press the
button below.
When the “shower”
is finished,
compare the water
levels in the two
containers.
Which unit do you
think is more
energy efficient?
Economical?
Remember: when
it comes to saving
water don’t go
with the flow.
Help visitors
see what’s going on
& how to use
Brightly
colored
exhibit
tape on tubes
makes water
levels easier to
compare
•
• Brightly colored
bouncy balls in
tubes also help to
illustrate water
level
• Added “press
Text
Title!
Labels
• Avoid jargon, complicated vocabulary
(“economical” “energy efficient”)
• Provide simple explanation of high/lowflow
• Add graphic to help convey water
conservation message
*Help visitors use
exhibit & guide
comparison of
showers
Water Conservation