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COGNITIVE
STAGING
A way of adapting written work into structured visual thought.
How it works
• Sequential, not scroll-based
• Meaning emerges across frames
• Visuals are functional, not illustrative
• Designed to be experienced, not skimmed
• The method adapts to the material, not the other way around
possibilities
What would your work look like if it were designed to be experienced?
CHAPTER ADAPTATION
A single chapter adapted into a cognitive staging sequence.Used to:
• Explore how the method translates a specific idea
• Test the system on existing work
• Create a standalone experiential artifactOften used as:
• A proof of concept
• A presentation-ready sample
• A starting point before deeper engagement
SECTIONAL ADAPTATION
A group of chapters or a defined section structured as a continuous sequence.Used to:
• Preserve thematic flow across multiple ideas
• Build momentum through progression
• Translate complex arguments without flattening themOften used for:
• Nonfiction sections
• Serialized essays
• Conceptually dense material
FULL-SYSTEM ADAPTATION
An entire work designed through cognitive staging.Used when:
• The material requires coherence across scale
• Meaning depends on timing, contrast, and accumulation
• The work is meant to be experienced as a wholeThis includes:
• Structural planning
• Visual language design
• Sequencing logic across the entire work