Enhancing perception through the integration of narrative methods in interactive installations

This thesis investigates the impact of integrating narrative techniques into interactive installations on participant experience. It examines how embedding narrative structures within multimodal data presentation affects participants' perceptual processes and depth of experience. To this end, a narrative flow based on the "buildup–climax–resolution" structure found in music was used to design an experience consisting of anticipation, peak, and resolution phases. The scenario was implemented through the integration of real-time data with visual, auditory, and movement-based elements. Participants' physical and perceptual responses were evaluated through observation, surveys, and quantitative data analysis. The findings indicate that narrative elements, rhythmic structures, and sensory synchronization enhance participants' ability to form a deeper and more meaningful connection with the data and the installation. This narrative-based structure guided the rhythm of the experience, increased engagement, and strengthened both perceptual depth and emotional involvement through multisensory stimuli. The thesis encompasses the theoretical foundations of data presentation and experience design, the integration of narrative structures, and the design, implementation, and analysis of the experimental study.