Abstract

There is a lack of accessibility and exposure to global folklore for a wider audience. Despite the richness and diversity of folktales worldwide, many people may not have access to them due to limited resources, language barriers, cultural isolation, and a lack of exposure. I saw a need to preserve and celebrate cultural heritage through stories and make it fun. I created an interactive website called The Mythical Nexus which allows an audience to interact with different stories and cultures through a series of rotating cubes. This website connects stories and folklore from around the globe through the power of common words, allowing users to explore the world in a way not experienced before. The project shows the development of the platform through a bold, colorful, and illustrative motion graphics piece. The visual decisions rely heavily on the concept of a cube and its multiple faces which are representative of a global tapestry, connectivity, surprise, and an engaging user experience. The rotating cube symbolizes the interweaving of stories from different cultures, reflecting the multifaceted nature of global narratives. As the user navigates through the project, the cube serves as a constant reminder of the worldwide tapestry of myths and legends being explored. The smooth, seamless transitions between scenes keep the user engaged and interested in the content being presented. While navigating through the platform, the user can choose to read and learn in-depth about a particular story or proceed to another one by choosing a connection point on that page. Moreover, the abstract illustrations on the landing page for each story allow the user to guess what the story is about. These include illustrations like bridges, flags, fishes, and mountains, symbolizing the universal themes that connect diverse cultures.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Tales--Interactive multimedia--Design; Folklore--International multimedia--Design; Cultural property--Interactive multimedia--Design; Web site development

Publication Date

12-1-2024

Document Type

Thesis

Student Type

Graduate

Degree Name

Visual Communication Design (MFA)

Department, Program, or Center

Design, School of

College

College of Art and Design

Advisor

Mike Strobert

Advisor/Committee Member

Adam Smith

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

Plan Codes

VISCOM-MFA

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