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Yes and...? Using Improv to Design for Narrative in Lights Out

Human-Computer Interaction 2018-05-01 v1
Authors: Alina Striner
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Abstract

Mixed reality experiences often require detailed narrative that can be used to craft physical and virtual design components. This work elaborates on a mentoring experience at the Carnegie Mellon's ETC to consider how improv games may be used ideate and iterate on storytelling experiences.

Keywords

mixed reality narrative design improv games storytelling Carnegie Mellon ETC

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@article{arxiv.1804.10685,
  title  = {Yes and...? Using Improv to Design for Narrative in Lights Out},
  author = {Alina Striner},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1804.10685},
  year   = {2018}
}

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