Exploring AltNarrative in HCI Imagery and Comics

Makayla Lewis, Miriam Sturdee, John Miers, Josh Urban Davis, Thuong Hoang

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Abstract

It is often assumed that imagery provides an easy or universal mode of communication, but when we imagine our worlds through sketches, visualizations, and comics are we leaving anyone behind? The visual world is rich, it transcends boundaries and connects us... but not all of us. To be able to create an image or visualize something is a skill, but to be able to view and interpret that image is a privilege: how can we bridge the gap between visual and textual interpretation? We propose that alt-narrative could bridge the gap between visual communication and imagery to connect everyone in storytelling, visualization, and thought. This AltCHI paper puts forward exploration of the AltNarrative method in HCI imagery and comics. To engage with this research, the reader should either activate their computer or smart device screen reader or open in Adobe Acrobat in Mac or Windows then activate Read Out loud.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCHI 2022 - Extended Abstracts of the 2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems
PublisherACM
ISBN (Electronic)9781450391566
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Apr 2022
Event2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2022 - New Orleans, United States
Duration: 30 Apr 20225 May 2022

Publication series

NameConference on Human Factors in Computing Systems - Proceedings

Conference

Conference2022 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, CHI EA 2022
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityNew Orleans
Period30/04/225/05/22

Keywords

  • Accessibility
  • Alternative Text
  • Drawing
  • HCI
  • Visual Thinking

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