Patch Notes is a multimedia learning resource promoting accessibility within the video game industry. The printed handbook features basic guidelines acting as a physical reminder for developers in studios. The extended digital version features interactive elements, additional information and animation. Patch Notes aims to act as a catalyst for higher accessibility standards within the games industry.
Cover
Initially looking at circuitry and matrix style backgrounds, upon feedback I shifted my focus towards platform games, made iconic with titles such as Super Mario Bros and Sonic, Donkey Kong and Megaman.
I like the motif of reaching the top, showcasing obstacles in a similar way disabled players face extra challenge, due to their own limitations and missing rungs show clear complications that need to be resolved.
Animation
Supplementary animations were produced, filming my hands using controllers and hand tracing in photoshop to create a rotoscope animation.
Other animations were created in After Effects, to show examples of best practices regarding accesibility.