2026/03/11 by Fiol Mora, Ernesto Priego · 1 voice
paper · doi:10.6084/m9.figshare.31652803.v2
openalex publication_date 2026/03/11 · openalex created_date 2026/03/12 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/01
This presentation corresponds to Francisco de la Mora's guest talk within Dr Ernesto Priego's postgraduate module 'Design Justice' lecture on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. The document introduces the use of comics as a collaborative medium for communicating lived experiences and complex research topics. It explores the work of Symbola Comics, a project that co-designs comics with researchers, communities and institutions to translate academic knowledge into accessible visual narratives. Through several case studies, including projects on migration, open access, disability and the COVID-19 pandemic, the slides illustrate how comics can support research communication, public engagement and Design Justice approaches. The talk also outlines the collaborative methodology behind these projects and reflects on the potential of comics as a tool for inclusive knowledge sharing and social storytelling, and concludes presenting the work behind The Most Amazing Saturday Morning Rubbish Club (SelfMadeHero, 2025), a graphic novel by writer Bill Tuckey and illustrator Francisco de la Mora, both of whom have first-hand experience of parenting children with Special Needs, and therefore puts the lived experience of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) children at centre-stage.