locationdirected
Locationdirected is a design concept in multimedia and storytelling in which the geography of a place—real or imagined—guides the structure, content, and interaction of a work. It treats location as a primary organizing principle rather than a backdrop, shaping narrative timing, character movement, and user decisions.
Core ideas include place-driven constraints, environmental storytelling, and the use of spatial data to link scenes,
Mechanisms and forms may employ geolocation, mapping, GPS-triggered events, or environmental data to alter scenes, puzzles,
Applications span film, video games, augmented reality, education, and cultural heritage. Location-directed games may adapt puzzles
History: The approach emerged with advances in geolocation technologies and mobile AR in the 2000s and 2010s.
Evaluation and concerns: Locationdirected can deepen immersion and local engagement but raises privacy and accessibility issues
See also: place-based education, environmental storytelling, geolocation, location-based services.