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INTERVIEW STRATEGIES 

We developed two separate formats for gardeners and leaders at Bayside Community Center. 

Bayside Community Gardeners

Our questions here are addressed to understand their current emotions about the future of the Bayside community garden and their methods of harvesting and processes of organization.

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​Before interview:

Ask to record on iPhone prior to starting the interview. 

Questions for Amy Zink and Linnea Rohdin-Bibby, (interviewing separately) 

  1. Rapport 

    1. Introduce yourself, thank her for being flexible with her schedule

  2. Tell me about your position in the garden. ("Warm up” question)

  3. How did you get involved with Bayside? How long have you been working here?

  4. Have you had any previous experiences working in gardens before this one?

  5. How do you feel about the future of the garden?

    1. What do you feel are some advantages and disadvantages to moving?

  6. Have you ever felt frustrated in the garden? If so why?

  7. What kinds of experiences have you had in relating to people who rent out garden plots? 

  8. Take me through the life cycle of harvest from beginning to end.

    1. What is your favorite part? 

  9. Do you have any concerns for the future of the garden? This actually is better than #6 above

  10. Do you have any hopes/goals for this garden?

Bayside Community Leaders

These interview questions are designed to understand what other steps are included after harvesting produce from the garden and are addressed to understand their current emotions about the future of the Bayside community garden.

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​Before interview:

Ask to record on iPhone prior to starting the interview. 

Questions for Kim Heinle, Bayside Community Liaison,

  1. Rapport

    1. Introduce yourself, thank her for being flexible with her schedule

  2. Tell me about your position at Bayside

    1. Have you had any prior experiences working in or with gardens before?

    2. How long have you been working here?

    3. How did you get involved with this garden

  3. How do you get the produce from the garden?

  4. Where does the produce go?

    1. What type of people do you encounter at the farmer's’ market? Who purchases produce from you?

    2. What happens to the left over produce?

  5. How much do you tend to sell the produce for?

    1. How do you come up with the price?

  6. What are you hopes and goals for the future of the garden?

  7. How do you feel about the move?

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INTERVIEW RESULTS

Our interviews were conducted in person at Bayside Community Center. Altogether our team interviewed four employees working for Bayside: Kim Heinle, Linnea Rhodin-Bibby, Tomasa Velediaz, and Amy Zink.

 

The goal of each interview was to gather qualitative data to create our persona and further shape our design challenge statement. Overall we found that even though all of them come from different backgrounds they share the same hopes and passions for their beloved workplace. They can use their talent of gardening to help those in need. In light of the current move, we also asked them what their concerns for Bayside are.

 

All responded in a similar way. In the short term, they understand that there will be difficulties in where the garden will continue and its organization in the move. However, in the long term they are excited for what Bayside’s future might hold. They see the center becoming something that the community creates and shapes together. On top of that, they see the garden producing more food and expanding provide more area/plots in their garden for people in the community to grow their own food.  

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