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PANEL JAM

An art tool for exploring narrative playmaking on the digital screen

FALL 2025

The goal of this project was to develop an art tool for people to create their own stories on the screen. Users can storyboard and experiment with paneling through a Canva-like interface, drawing out their compositions to then be displayed as windows on their desktop. The focus of making experimental art tools is informed by the writings of software creator and net artist Nathalie Lawhead who talk about building interesting environments that allow users to imagine their own creativity and engage in accessible playmaking.

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SAMPLE CANVAS DRAWING 1

SAMPLE CANVAS DRAWING 2

DRAWING DISPLAYED ON SCREEN