The Drawn Tales

Willemijn van Hagen2025, Future Libraries, Interactive Environment

With The Drawn Tales, visitors become part of the story. Instead of imagining images privately, they can express them live for others to see and interpret.

On the left page, simple story prompts are shown, such as “Walking through a dark forest” or “You hear a noise behind you.”

When someone steps in front of the book, they see a live representation of their shadow. Once they are ready, they can use a handheld button to capture the image. The captured scene is then added to the story on the opposite page.
The story unfolds through the contributions of previous visitors. The installation becomes a shared space for creativity and interaction, bringing together people who might otherwise never interact.

Students: Anna Fritzbøger Jægerlund, Rubin Ong, Flora den Ouden, Duncan de Ruiter & Firas van de
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