GS 1

what? a web based platform that consists of a selection of interactive picture books and supplementary games and exercises focusing on creativity.

why? the projects aims to encourage the bond between children (3-7 ages) to read more and find productive and creative ways to spend alone time. Another aim is to boost their creativity where they can be a part of a fictional adventure. To make picture books more than readable objects but something further to interact with and discover.

workflow: -finish reading articles and make a reference list for further reading -make surveys for kids between ages 3-7 and analyze their needs and interests. -interview parents to analyze their needs also; do they need a tool to spend time with their kids or do they need a tool for their kids to spend time alone or with peers? what is the urgent need? -set limitations of age, interactivity level, tools and aims. -choose a picture book to make interactive. -make workshops with kids to see their responses to the prototype and adjust accordingly.

timetable:

• sept-oct-nov: read and research about the topic and be ready to set limitations. revisit the workflow and start to make an outline. choose the book and start making small prototypes.
• nov-dec-jan: make prototypes of different ideas to test and prepare the surveys. first chapter and detailed outline. make surveys.
• jan-feb-april: analyze surveys and develop prototype. plan to try the prototype with the target audience. adjust accordingly.
• finish thesis and project :D

relation to previous practice: working as a childrens literature editor and translator in publishing houses made me realize certain gaps and pushed me to research on new ways to engage children with literature.

choices made and mostly to be made: first choice made so far is to go for this. the second is to make this a creativity tool not an education tool. to be made: will this be only a digital project? will it be called an interactive ebook or a new term? will there be adaptation of new picture books or anon tales? will it only be a reading tool or will there be room for writing, making and peer interaction. examples and sources:-piboco-noveleffect-bookr-kotobee-stepinbooks-dribbble

Graduate Seminar 2

1 What do you want to make? 2 How do you plan to make it? 3 What is your timetable? 4 Why do you want to make it? 5 Who can help you and how? 6 Relation to previous practice 7 Relation to a larger context 8 References/bibliography