Editing Research/new digital reading experiences (section)

=== The Assignment  ===

In an era of rapid technological evolution, the design systems and habits surrounding reading experiences have remained relatively static. This project aims to explore how digital typography can revolutionize reading experiences by rethinking design systems and enhancing usability.

Choose a piece of text (at least three paragraphs) from ‘The man who ate everything’.

* Create a design system that enhances the digital reading experience, primarily aimed at smartphones. Think especially about things that are possible on smartphones that are not possible in a printed book.
* Use your chosen text to showcase the design system that you created but be aware that this design system needs to be applicable to the whole book (it’s fine if you mainly focus on specific types of content, such as recipes or diaries).
* Present your design as a mockup, or (even better) as a working prototype on the web.

The students were investigating, experimenting and prototyping for a week, guided by us throughout the whole process.

Results<br />
The outcomes were wonderfully diverse. Some focused on clarity and readability, others on tone and personality. Every interpretation highlighted a new way of thinking about text on a small screen. We laughed and learned, and so did the students.<br />
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Looking back, we were struck by what resonated most, for the students and for us. Their reading habits and creative choices were surprising and inspiring, showing us how Gen Z interacts with text. This Elective workshop became the starting point for the next year of our research, setting the stage for deeper exploration into digital reading, and how text can truly adapt to the ways people consume it today.

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