ICM518: Visual Storytelling

Everyday Objects, Everyday Stories

The Meaning in What We Carry The objects we carry each day often tell a quiet story about who we are and how we move through the world. The bag that holds our essentials, keys that mark transitions, a notebook for thoughts, a soda can for a small pause, or sunglasses for habit and style,…

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How Behavioral Economics and Human Perception Make Design Work

How We Perceive & Decide Humans do not make decisions purely based on logic. Every choice is influenced by how we perceive the world, how our senses interpret information, and the context surrounding the decision. Our brains constantly filter and organize sensory input to make sense of what is happening around us, often before we…

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Picture the Future: How Design Fiction Brings Tomorrow to Life

How Design Fiction Shapes What We See When people think about the future, they usually picture flying cars, robots, or huge futuristic cities. Designers, on the other hand, imagine what those things might actually look and feel like. In Ellen Lupton’s discussion of design fiction, she explains how designers use storytelling and visuals to explore…

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Picturing Power: The Stories Images Tell

Understanding Visual Storytelling Images have the power to shape how we see the world and ourselves. Every image, whether a painting, a photograph, or a film still, carries a narrative told through its details. Factors like lighting, composition, posture, and expression all become tools that allow viewers to recognize emotion, status, and intention. The concept…

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