Web Platform · Interactive Comic

2023

Study Wars

Study Wars

Study Wars

A branching interactive comic in which reader choices change the path through an illustrated and photographic study story.

A branching interactive comic in which reader choices change the path through an illustrated and photographic study story.

A branching interactive comic in which reader choices change the path through an illustrated and photographic study story.

Study Wars interactive comic website

Role

Narrative Design · Illustration · Front-End Development

Tools and technologies

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, custom branching state logic, Procreate, Canva

01 — Challenge

01 — Challenge

A linear comic would not reflect the tension of choosing how to study and respond under pressure.

A linear comic would not reflect the tension of choosing how to study and respond under pressure.

A linear comic would not reflect the tension of choosing how to study and respond under pressure.

02 — Approach

02 — Approach

Mapped choices to alternate panels and outcomes, then built custom JavaScript navigation around the branching structure.

Mapped choices to alternate panels and outcomes, then built custom JavaScript navigation around the branching structure.

Mapped choices to alternate panels and outcomes, then built custom JavaScript navigation around the branching structure.

03 — Result

03 — Result

An interactive comic whose reader-controlled path changes the sequence of the story.

An interactive comic whose reader-controlled path changes the sequence of the story.

An interactive comic whose reader-controlled path changes the sequence of the story.

Study Wars interface detail
Study Wars interaction detail
Study Wars project screen
Study Wars responsive experience