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From Simulation to Collaboration: Lessons from Designing an Interactive Narrative About a Character Living with Aphasia

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Abstract

This chapter delves into the power of interactive digital narratives (IDNs) to create emotional resonance and explore complex social issues, focusing on the simulation of aphasia in the IDN 'One Art'. The narrative follows an English professor living with aphasia, using second-person perspective to immerse interactors in her experiences. The analysis discusses the use of simulation to represent aphasia symptoms, the potential of simulations as educational and empathy-building tools, and the ethical implications of simulation in storytelling. The chapter also proposes a revised approach to the narrative process, leveraging co-design, a collaborative human-centered design technique, to involve members of the aphasia community in the creative process. The proposed co-design workshop aims to create a more inclusive and accurate representation of aphasia, with the ultimate goal of raising awareness and fostering understanding of the condition.

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Title
From Simulation to Collaboration: Lessons from Designing an Interactive Narrative About a Character Living with Aphasia
Author
Natalie Jarrett
Copyright Year
2026
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-12405-0_21
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