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accessible comic 1
Comic 1: Pedogenetic Resolution of Spacetime Paradox
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I chose this comic for the accessibility prototype due to its structural and narrative complexity. It perfectly illustrates the unique nature of the comic medium where past, present, and future coexist on a single page. Likewise, the topic of this comic explores space, time, and the interconnectedness of life through soil formation process.
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Due to diverse needs and preferences of blind and visually impaired people, my initial intention was to produce 2 to 3 prototypes of this comic, some with music and sound effects. My goal for Version 2 was to create a composition that captured the feeling of “all time happening at once” and the transformation process. I experimented with my original sounds, ready-to-use jingles and other options for rapid prototyping purposes.​Ultimately, I decided that for a such poetic comic story, 'less is more'. I discovered that background music and sound effects often interfered with the fast-paced speech.
Note that while I prefer human-made music for my final output, I envision that in the future AI can be employed for highly personalized accessibility versions, allowing to adapt to each user's unique sensory needs beyond sound differences.
The following table documents the final design logic.​
​​Tactile Map: Intent & Methodology
I also prototyped a tactile comic map designed to serve as a spatial literacy tool to accompany the audio-video experience. This physical prototype was created to test accessible materials and layout methods. While this iteration focuses rapid accessible prototype, I envision future versions that transcend to exist as standalone tactile art pieces. Below you can see the images of the tactile map and the table outlining the decisions made during prototyping:
