On my way to find the perfect fold instruction which has a balance between complexity and accessibility for my experiment, I embarked on a personal journey of exploration with both illustrated and animated instructions. I ultimately settled on an instruction of an origami duck for my experiment but before that I did a lot of other origami instructions in video form and in illustrated form. Here’s what I discovered along the way:
Video Instructions:
Video instructions proved to be a helpful resource, particularly for mastering difficult folds. However I often found myself hitting the pause button repeatedly to catch up or rewind to review a specific step. Additionally the hands of the person demonstrating the folds sometimes hindered my view, making it challenging to follow along accurately. Fortunately, for my experiment, animated instructions will eliminate this issue, as there will be no hands to obstruct the view.
Illustrated Instructions:
On the other hand, illustrated instructions offered a different set of advantages and challenges. I appreciated the ability to take my time and proceed at my own pace. However I encountered difficulties with more intricate folds, especially when arrows were the only guidance I had.
I also noticed that steps were easier to follow when they were presented side by side, allowing me to see the progression from „before“ to „after.“ When this visual continuity was lacking, I found myself constantly scrolling back and forth between steps to ensure accuracy.
Conclusion:
Reflecting on my experience, I believe that animated origami instructions have the potential to strike a balance between the benefits of video and illustrated instructions. With animated visuals, I can simplify complex folds, segment steps for clarity, and eliminate visual obstructions like hands. As I prepare to launch my experiment, I’m excited to put my insights into practice and explore the effectiveness of animated instructions in motor skill learning.
