Applied Comics
Utilising the accessibility and appeal of comics, these projects apply sequential visual narrative techniques to knowledge translation, communicating key messages, ideas and concepts.
Applied comics can assist institutions and organisations with social, health and science communications. The projects below are created in partnership with a range of academics, researchers, students and patient focus groups. The aims of individual projects and requirements of a range of stakeholders are met through ongoing discussion, editing and refinements throughout the design process. The resulting applied comics form a creative, engaging and efficient method to share findings, disseminate knowledge and reach intended audiences.
Starting Conversations - University of Manchester
Normalising common experiences and supporting student in their transition to university life - link
Motor Imagery - University of Manchester
Explaining and sharing Charlotte Growcott’s PhD research and findings into the benefits of motor imagery strategies for various users including people with Parkinson’s. Further information on motor imagery and ways to use it in relation to trying to improve movement fluidity and ease here.
Musical Imagery for People with Parkinson’s
Comissioned by music psychologist Dr Dawn Rose of Hochschule Luzern Musik in Switzerland, to complement her Playlist4Parkinson’s initiative. Research has found various positive aspects to the strategy of imagining music to assist with challenges faced by people with Parkinson’s.
Imagined music can be beneficial in terms of mood management, whether taking comfort from remembered happy moments, or tackling anxiety in certain situations.
Parkinson’s can create many everyday challenges, such as standing up from seated. Musical imagery can assist with motivation when faced with difficulties and frustrations.
Similarly, musical imagery is a useful strategy for setting the appropriate pace of actions like walking.
