Abstract

Throughout our lives, we all tell stories; whether they are to educate, convince, amuse, inspire, or motivate. They ultimately extend into our livelihood and the spaces we inhabit, transforming the space into a tale through the art of architecture, interior, and spatial design. Even so, not all stories successfully capture the interest of their audience or get across the points they intended to.

Countless live performances have demonstrated the value of spatial design, as they provide background imagery and help structure the show's narrative. Be it any kind of live performance, theatrical show, brand story, fashion show, or concert, the environment that captures and encloses the audience into the new world helps bind the event together.

This paper aims to analyze all the possibilities that set design methodologies and spatial architecture can help enhance and improve the audience's experience.

The research will explore how spatial design components; like lighting, interactive features, and set arrangements, work in tandem with visual storytelling methods to achieve memorable and captivating experiences.

This study examines the intricate details of set design strategies that support immersive storytelling and their effect on viewer engagement. Using a qualitative research methodology combining theoretical frameworks, case studies, and real-world advice from professionals in the field, the research aims to thoroughly grasp how set designers can be crucial in creating experiences for people who enjoy live performances and will remember and find them emotionally stirring.

Keywords: Set design; aesthetics; visualize; narrative; spatial; design; storytelling; performances

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Citation

Vindhya Harish Na panda., et al. “Visual Storytelling and Spatial Design in Live Per formances". Clareus Scientific Science and Engineering 2.4 (2025): 03-19.

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