28. Using sequential art/comics in business

We look at using sequential art/comics/graphic novels in business. We discuss:

• What is a comic?
• Examples of comics used in a business context
• Why use a comic?
• Tools and resources you can use if you have no drawing skills
• How to structure the story

Links:

Google on Google Chrome - comic book

Kubernetes, powered by Google Cloud comic

Scott McCloud: The visual magic of comics | TED Talk

COMICS WITH PROBLEMS

Will Eisner's M-16 Rifle Manual

The Content Twins (content strategy graphic novel)

The DITA Man (the business benefits of DITA graphic novel)

The CEO and the technical communicator (making the business case for technical documentation graphic novel)

Tools:

Comic Life Magic

Google Storyboard

Adobe e-Learning Assets

 

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