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Paper Title
MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN
Authors
R. Chandra Vadhana Tamil Shibi , B. Ranjani , Dr. A. Shanthi , E. Vishnu Sharma , A. Thahar Basha
Keywords
Interface Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Digital Storytelling, Motion Design, Narrative Theory, Animation, User Experience, Immersive Interfaces
Abstract
In this modern digital era, interface design has transformed from static to dynamic interactions, where motion plays an important role in guiding user experience. Motion and animation has no longer restricted to decorative functions; Rather than, they act as narrative medium that leads users, visualize meanings, and enhance emotional involvement. This paper observes motion as narrative in interface design, concentrating on how storytelling is crafted through animation, transitions, feedback and micro-interactions
Anchored in Narrative Theory, the study examines user interactions as narrative sequence in which motion organize the initiation, development, and resolution of tasks. Guided by qualitative and descriptive case study methodology, the study focus on digital platforms such as Duolingo, Airbnb, and Google's Material Design to explain how narrative motion shapes onboaring, navigation, feedback, and brand experience. These findings highlights that well-designed motion amplifies clarity, stability, usability and emotional engagement, while overused or poorly implemented motion may lead to inclusive design and performance challenges. The study highlights that narrative motion is an effective design strategy that connects functionality and experience, with growing conceptual importance in AI-driven personalization and immersive AR and VR environments.
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"MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN", IJCRT - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts (www.ijcrt.org), ISSN:2320-2882, Vol.14, Issue 2, page no.a559-a566, February 2026, Available :https://ijcrt.org/papers/IJCRT2602063.pdf
APA — 7th edition
Shibi, R. C. V. T., Ranjani, B., Shanthi, A., Sharma, E. V., & Basha, A. T. (2026). MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN. International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(2), a559-a566. https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
MLA — 9th edition
Shibi, R. Chandra Vadhana Tamil, et al. "MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, vol. 14, no. 2, 2026, pp. a559-a566, https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824.
Chicago — 17th, bibliography
Shibi, R. Chandra Vadhana Tamil, et al. "MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN." International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts 14, no. 2 (2026): a559-a566. https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824.
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Shibi, R.C.V.T. et al. (2026) 'MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN', International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts, 14(2), pp. a559-a566. Available at: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
IEEE — numbered reference
R. C. V. T. Shibi, B. Ranjani, A. Shanthi, E. V. Sharma and A. T. Basha, "MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN," IJCRT, vol. 14, no. 2, pp. a559-a566, Feb. 2026, doi: 10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824.
Vancouver — biomedical
Shibi RCVT, Ranjani B, Shanthi A, Sharma EV, Basha AT. MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN. IJCRT. 2026 Feb;14(2):a559-a566. doi: 10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
AMA — 11th edition
Shibi RCVT, Ranjani B, Shanthi A, Sharma EV, Basha AT. MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN. IJCRT. 2026;14(2):a559-a566. doi:10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
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@article{IJCRT2602063,
author = {R. Chandra Vadhana Tamil Shibi and B. Ranjani and A. Shanthi and E. Vishnu Sharma and A. Thahar Basha},
title = {MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN},
journal = {International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts},
volume = {14},
number = {2},
pages = {a559-a566},
year = {2026},
month = {February},
issn = {2320-2882},
doi = {10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824},
url = {https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824}
}
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TY - JOUR
AU - Shibi, R. Chandra Vadhana Tamil
AU - Ranjani, B.
AU - Shanthi, A.
AU - Sharma, E. Vishnu
AU - Basha, A. Thahar
TI - MOTION AS NARRATIVE: STORYTELLING THROUGH INTERFACE DESIGN
T2 - International Journal of Creative Research Thoughts
JA - IJCRT
VL - 14
IS - 2
PY - 2026
SN - 2320-2882
DO - 10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
UR - https://doi.org/10.56975/ijcrt.v14i2.300824
SP - a559-a566
ER -
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