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Storyboard
Draw how an idea works in a comic book style can help spotlighting key moments and build a short narrative.
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When to use
When you want to think an idea through and communicate it in an intuitive way.
Why you should
To refine your idea and to reveal who will use it, where and how.
What you get
A visual storyboard that illustrates an idea and how it is taking place in a person's life.
Steps to take
Define which stories or scenarios you want to illustrate.
Identify the different steps of the story.
Write a short text to each story board step to describe what's going on.
Draw the story board using clear illustrations to underline the message.
Further reading
Use simple strokes and illustrations to make it clear what you want to communicate. Don't overdo the sketches with a lot of details, that can disturb the story you are trying to tell. Remember that it doesn't need to be art in order to make a point, in fact it is easier for people to provide feedback when something isn't "perfect".