Untwist: Untangling the Water-Energy-Food Nexus

Client
BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change

An innovative educational book exploring the interconnections between water, energy, and food, created for the BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change.

The project encompasses the main book, related educational resources, and a comprehensive communication kit.

Anna Sperotto, BC3

“Have you ever wondered how water, energy, and food are connected?”

In Untwist, we explore the invisible links between these resources, what we call the Nexus. Every decision we make—what we eat, how we use energy—affects everything around us, like a knot pulling all threads together.

The goal

To make the complex concept of the water-energy-food Nexus accessible and understandable to a broad audience, from children to adults. The project aims to raise awareness about the importance of our daily choices and their impact on the planet.

Key Outcomes

A main book that uses effective metaphors like “knots” and “threads” to explain interconnections
A social media kit to extend the message’s reach
Educational resources to support learning
Educational card sets for interactive learning
A dedicated website as a resource hub

Creativity Higlight

Design that Untangles Science

We developed a unique visual storytelling system that transforms the complex water-energy-food Nexus into an engaging educational journey. Our innovative approach uses the metaphor of knots and threads to make interconnected scientific concepts tangible for young minds.

Key features

Metaphor-driven visual language
Intuitive infographic system
Multi-level content architecture (from simple explanations to detailed concepts)
Age-appropriate illustrations
Interactive learning elements
Cross-cultural visual system (adapted for Italian, Spanish, and Catalan versions)