Himera: La Flora del Páramo de Chingaza y su Influencia en el Sistema Hídrico de Bogotá.

Abstract

Environmental care is crucial for our future, and illustration plays an essential role in the dissemination of flora species in the Chingaza Moor and their influence on the water system of Bogotá. This approach aims to raise awareness among young people aged 17-21, especially students of the Graphic Design Faculty at Santo Tomás University, about the importance of conserving the flora of this ecosystem. Through an interactive method that combines the documentation of flora species that have a great influence on the water system of Bogota and the creation of an emotional and aesthetic bond of people, we seek to awaken interest and empathy towards the biodiversity of the paramo. The methodology includes collecting data on flora species that have a great influence on the water system of Bogota, interviews to identify visual preferences of students and analysis of illustrations suitable for these purposes and their target audience. Working with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 4 and SDG 15), the project aims to educate and transform the perception of ecosystems through an interactive prototype that actively involves young people in the conservation of the Chingaza Páramo, for a better water system for our city, using graphic design as a fundamental tool for the dissemination and recognition of the fragility of this natural environment, to make students aware of the consequences of affecting these species.