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The Arcadia Report
Kezie Todd // IXD501
Content and Narrative Design
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Investigating what drives engagement in mystery media
Narrative Research
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Story Moodboard
BandersnatchChoose your own adventure film with
multiple endings
ColumboSerial detective show where the murderer is revealed at the start
LostAdverts and fake company websites outside the show revealed secrets
Person of InterestShow exploring artificial intelligence
and surveillance in solving crimes
MementoNon-linear, twisting thriller where
every clue reframes what came before
Mr. RobotTwist-packed show focusing on
hackers vs corporations
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The Arcadia Report
I asked people in my target demographics what they enjoyed most about mysteries and the results were clear. These form the three central pillars of The Arcadia Report experience and story.
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Plotting a tech-noir thriller that invades reality
Narrative Design
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The Arcadia Report
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Narrative Brainstorming Session
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Breaking Down Key Twists
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Plotting (fictional) murders and creating clues
Mystery Building
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Case Timeline
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Key Characters
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Character Map
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Case 1: Overview
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Mapping Solutions to Evidence (1/2)
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Mapping Solutions to Evidence (2/2)
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Connecting Clue Locations and Cases
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Writing and delivering a non-linear mystery
Content Design
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Plotting Clue Delivery Channels
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Exploring Sound Design
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Content Checklist and Clues
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Writing Chapters and Clues
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Alpha Clue Files
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