Universal Principles of Storytelling for Designers

Structure

Narrative Design

A text-based description of your design’s experience.

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Narrative design offers an efficient means to communicate a design’s intent without the resource-intensive process of creating high-fidelity prototypes. Rooted in game design, narrative design articulates the player’s engagement with the game’s story. This method validates the goals and functionalities of a design in a low-tech manner—exclusively through text. It serves as the vehicle through which a design’s experience is conveyed. This type of narrative is often shared with potential users to corroborate overall function and test acceptability. It is also ...