To connect Ellen Lupton's "Design Is Storytelling" to other books in a library, consider these themes and topics:
* **Design as a narrative:** The book explores how design utilizes narrative techniques to bring ideas to life 【1】. It emphasizes crafting narratives through visual and user experience design 【2】【3】.
* **Psychology of visual perception:** The book explores the psychology of visual perception from a narrative point of view 【4】. It examines the psychology of communication from a narrative perspective, which is a tool for encouraging actions and behaviors 【5】.
* **Emotional engagement:** Storytelling in design evokes emotions and creates memorable experiences for users 【6】. The book highlights that narrative structures and emotional resonance can vary across cultures 【7】.
* **Visual and communicative techniques:** Designers use these techniques to engage audiences, evoke emotions, and convey messages 【8】.
* **Elements of Storytelling:** The book divides design tools into thematic acts: action, emotion, and sensation 【9】【10】. It emphasizes the importance of a narrative arc with a beginning, middle, and end to guide the user's experience 【6】.
* **Cultural Contexts:** The book also deals with how various cultural contexts shape design storytelling 【7】.
* **Ellen Lupton's broader work:** Ellen Lupton is known for her work on design theory, graphic design, and typography 【2】【11】. Her other books include "Thinking with Type" 【12】【11】. Typography is described as an ongoing tradition that connects designers across time, emphasizing its historical roots 【13】.