Social Media Shorts
Overview:
Over the course of eight weeks, I created and publicly posted a short video each week to social media, highlighting lesser-known bike routes and landmarks around Seattle. The series aimed to spotlight overlooked parts of the city while giving me an opportunity to further develop my video production skills.
Roles: Research | Writing | Filming | Editing | Animation
Timeline: 8 Weeks
Tools: Premiere | After Effects | Photoshop
Problem to solve:
Highlight lesser-known Seattle landmarks and bike routes to help people discover and engage with the city beyond common tourist destinations.
Audience:
The audience for this video series includes curious locals, cyclists of all experience levels, and visitors interested in seeing a different side of Seattle. Some are looking for hidden gems like quiet bike paths or unexpected landmarks. Others may be tourists seeking a more grounded, offbeat experience. Whether they are drawn in by cycling or a love of discovery, viewers are united by an openness to seeing the familiar in a new way and a desire to connect more deeply with place.
Accessibility:
To support accessibility and improve viewer engagement, each video includes on-screen subtitles. This choice helps make the content more inclusive while also reaching viewers who often watch short-form video without sound.
Wedgwood Rock - Seattle Bike Ride:
In this video, I highlight Wedgwood Rock, a notable geological landmark located in North Seattle.
Fratelli’s Cows - Seattle History:
In this video, I highlight a mural in my neighborhood and explore how it connects to local history. The mural stands where an old ice cream factory once operated, a building that featured many similar murals.
Queen Anne’s Hidden Oasis, UpGarden Seattle:
In this video, I highlight a community garden tucked away on top of a parking garage in Queen Anne. It provides a welcoming space to garden and gather in this dense urban neighborhood.
Valley of the Gnomes - Seattle Bike Ride:
In this video, I highlight a whimsical hidden spot tucked away in the Madrona neighborhood.
Seattle Winter Cycling - Coffee Outside:
In this video, I highlight the joys and challenges of cycling through a Seattle winter and share what Coffee Outside is all about, a casual community-based meetup.
Let’s Get Industrial - South Seattle Cycling
In this video, I explore bike routes in South Seattle and share some of my favorite places to ride. While the area isn’t a hot spot for cyclists due to limited infrastructure, I show why it’s worth the visit with your bike.
Final Thoughts:
I created this video series to offer a more personal and approachable way to explore Seattle, one bike ride or hidden landmark at a time. Designed for a wide audience, from longtime locals to first-time visitors, it celebrates the quieter corners of the city and encourages a deeper connection to place. Like many of my projects, it reflects my interest in community-centered design and accessibility.