When crafting a story, especially for design or interactive media, several writing methods and approaches can help structure your narrative and deepen its impact.

Storytelling is a powerful tool for product/UX design, installation/experiential (XR), and Game design that can help create more engaging and memorable experiences for users/audience.

I learned a big lesson that I started storytelling step too late, in my mid - late design process. so, please start working on it whenever ideas are coming up!

• Storytelling involves creative writing.

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‼️ ATTENTION ‼️ check out Thesis Reference Moving Images , film, installation experiences

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How stories shape our minds | The science of storytelling | BBC Ideas

1. Storytelling Key Methods and Approaches: ✅ Checklist for your project

• Game: Most storytelling methods are applicable, especially those involving character development, narrative structure, and player choices.
• Product/UX/XR: Techniques that focus on user interaction, intuitive design, and clear narrative flow (e.g., character-driven storytelling, show-don’t-tell, branching narratives) are most relevant.
• Installation/XR/Experiential XR: Immersive storytelling techniques such as world-building, non-linear narratives, and sensory engagement (e.g., pacing, symbolism, and interactive choices) are crucial for creating deep, immersive experiences.

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Each of these methods and approaches can be adapted to fit your specific storytelling goals, whether you’re working on a traditional narrative, an interactive experience, or a mixed-media project. Consider blending multiple approaches to create a rich and compelling story that resonates with your audience.

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2. Storytelling in Design Steps

Design Steps for Storytelling

• Research and Empathy (Discovery Phase)
• Ideation and Conceptualization
• Storyboarding and Experience Mapping
• Prototyping
• User Testing and Iteration (iterations!!!: Time required process)
• Final Design and Implementation [Thesis 1 to test out or move onto 2]

Storytelling Key Methods and Approaches