Acting & Storytelling as a Design Method
Rather than using video only to communicate a finished idea, I use acting and storytelling as part of the design process itself.
I start by creating scenarios around a user, a context and an intention. As I sketch different situations and act them out, I can explore ideas, uncover new opportunities and understand how a concept might work in real life.
I then create quick video prototypes to test and refine the experience. Moving into the final filming gives me another opportunity to review the details, challenge my assumptions and improve the design.
The final video becomes a way to communicate the idea, but the real value is in the process. Creating the scenario helps me design the experience. It also gives others something tangible to react to, making ideas easier to understand, discuss and develop together.
