Use of augmented reality technology in picture children's books and an illustrated story book application

Nowadays, rapidly developing digital technologies; It offers new areas of use in many sectors such as education, training and entertainment. With this feature, portable digital technology devices become one of the most preferred tools among users. In addition to the limitless possibilities it offers, the impact of digital technologies, which require certain conditions depending on the usage patterns, is seen in the process of artistic production and also in the products resulting from this process. Augmented reality from technologies developed against today's increasing technology requirements; it offers enriched environments where reality is perceptually displayed. The aim of this study is to present a proposition for the efficient use of traditional media and digital technologies. For this purpose a sample application is created by the researcher using the augmented reality technology and the possibilities it presents in the illustrated story books. In the first part of the research, the literature on the historical development, features, types and design and form features of the illustrated story books are given. In the second part, the development of augmented reality technology, application areas and the use of this technology in illustrated children's books are presented. In the last part of the study, where a sample application was developed on the use of augmented reality technology in the picture story book; The design stages and sample visual works related to the development of the illustrated story book and the application of augmented reality were included.