Time-based design disciplines
The design of time-based experiences includes a number of disciplines that have roots in the arts and entertainment industry, such as animation, video, sound, and lighting design. The integration and commercial application of these artistic means in Product Experience Design, has been made possible through relatively recent breakthroughs in technology, such as high-speed networks and LED lights. The following section includes brief explorations of commercial time-based disciplines.
The two common themes to all time-based experiences are very distinct from each other:
- The first theme is handling the formation of stories and narratives, of guides and journeys that walk us through real or imaginary situations. Narratives are communication devices, meant for personal and social interaction. The ability to create narratives is an inherent human capability. It enables us to find or invent complex meaning in practically anything we want, including in products. This ability...
