This thesis presents the hypothesis that written text (i.e., stories) can imply a “design system” comprised of forms, colors, and interactions which meet an unexpressed need to concretize the internal thought processes that normally occurs during the act of reading.

This in contrast to other visualized forms derived from written stories such as movies, comic books and gothic novels, which are character centric rather than “touch point” centric (designed elements that are usually associated with a background or setting which taken together make a complete container for potential future experience).

Such a hypothesis will allow text to be experienced as design in a more emotional, sensory and direct manner, when the “design-system” of writing is applied.

It’s not about ”traditional” or ”digital”. It’s about the experience.

Which text was more enjoyable? And why?

He sat alone on the maple stained wood bench. The steam rose from his coffee and transparently masked his face. His arms were parallel to each other as he sat in silence facing the fog filled mountains. A plaid blanket was loosely wrapped around him. The sun was starting to peer over the tops of the mountains as the light gently lit his face.  

The guy sat outside drinking coffee, waiting for the sun to rise.  

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I could picture the scene while I was reading. It was as if I was there.

Short and to the point. My kind of reading.