Tailfeathers: The Need For Community, Recreation, & Green Spaces in College Towns
Date
2-19-2025
Faculty Mentor
Patrice Anderson, Art & Design
Files
Submission Type
Conference Proceeding
Location
4:15-4:25 pm | Houston Cole Library, 11th Floor
Description
Tailfeathers is a project aimed at branding an outdoor entertainment venue designed for the residents of Jacksonville. It will feature a restaurant, ice creamery, mini-golf course, arcade, and mini amphitheater. Visitors will have unrestricted access to the premises, with fees only required for participation in specific activities. This venue is envisioned as a lively outdoor social hub where both Jacksonville’s college students and families can enjoy themselves affordably and conveniently.
The concept for Tailfeathers was central to my BFA Seminar show. This proposed project seeks to enhance the experiences of Jacksonville’s students while fostering discussions about how design can contribute to positive change within a community. Insights from research on the impact of green spaces, community, and recreation on students' well-being and academic performance have informed the development of Tailfeathers and its visual identity. It offers an engaging outdoor environment where students can relax and recharge. The venue will include a restaurant and bar, ice cream shop, mini-golf course, arcade, open-air pavilion, and mini amphitheater. Tailfeathers' branding draws inspiration from nature, with a calming color scheme that promotes a sense of peace, encouraging guests to take a break from daily stressors. It provides an opportunity for students to step away from their studies and immerse themselves in an inviting, natural setting.
The imagery of native birds incorporated into the branding highlights the venue's connection to the outdoors and its surroundings. Tailfeathers takes its name from two iconic birds significant to Jacksonville—the golden eagle and the gamecock—honoring the area's heritage while also cultivating a relaxed atmosphere.
Through the creation of an inclusive space for socializing and recreation, Tailfeathers aims to alleviate student stress, foster stronger connections within the community, and promote healthier lifestyles. My goal is for this project to not only benefit students but also spark wider conversations about the influence of design in shaping a city’s future
Keywords
student research, art
Rights
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Disciplines
Art and Design
Recommended Citation
Bailey, Brianna, "Tailfeathers: The Need For Community, Recreation, & Green Spaces in College Towns" (2025). JSU Student Symposium 2025. 72.
https://digitalcommons.jsu.edu/ce_jsustudentsymp_2025/72
