Hi Karel
I've not seen this kind of thing in a research context but I often see similar when I external examine on undergraduate programmes in the UK. Perhaps related, what you describe reminds me very much of what is used in graphic design practice and called a pagination plan or story board, often detailing the content of dozens of double page spreads or scenarios. These could be 'sketchy' or highly finished. In my time in practice, this was a common design tool and I expect it still used. I've seen a similar process used by a friend who writes and illustrates children's books. Often, it is referred to as a 'dummy' to be taken to a book fair. In this context, publishing houses may be the most useful place to look (e.g. Walker Books in the UK).
Regards, Rob.
On 22 Dec 2011, at 13:41, Karel van der Waarde wrote:
> Dear all,
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> I'm involved in a fairly heated discussion about the use of 'bid books' or 'visual essays' in design practice.
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> [I can see the benefit of these bid books/visual essays in design education: they clearly show how students make progress and provide afterwards the basis for reflection and assessments.] However: are they used anywhere in a commercial design practice?
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> Kind regards,
> Karel van der Waarde
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