Crying Research 03 and Ideas

Sharing crying ?

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[Insert Project Name]

by Christy Stephanie

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WHAT

Crying is still a mystery even to scientists, but most agree that it is a strong social signal.

People should feel comfortable crying, and receive the support they need.

WHO?

The lone crybabies.

Mostly women, although men might be interested too.

Age group vary, most likely teenagers to young adults.

WHY T HE LONE CRYBABIES?

Indirect emotional support.

Crier in general needs emotional support.

This is obtained through friends/families/ other support system.

But some people prefer crying alone.

WHY?

Helplessness is a terrifying feeling.

We need a way to feel supported because ultimately, crying is a call for support.

HOW?

Shared experiences.

Reminds us that we’re not alone.

HOW? ENTRY POINT

LOOKING DEEPER

·· 4-panel illustrations

·· Longer stories behind the illustrations

·· 4-sentence scenarios

Read

SUPPORTING E ACH OTHER

·· Longform journalism Read more...

·· What would you say to others? ·· Reassuring and encouraging

Shop

Short narrative

Longform publication

Encouraging cards

·· Comic strip compilation

·· Stories behind each comic strip

·· For fellow crybabies.

·· In-depth, deep dive into the subject

HOW? ENTRY POINT

LOOKING DEEPER

·· 4-panel illustrations

·· Longer stories behind the illustrations

·· 4-sentence scenarios

Read

SUPPORTING E ACH OTHER

·· Longform journalism Read more...

·· “What would you say?” ·· To other crybabies

Shop

Short narrative

Longform publication

Encouraging cards

·· Comic strip compilation

·· Stories behind each comic strip

·· For fellow crybabies

d e z i s e t i B s g n i shar

·· In-depth, deep dive into the subject.

Deeper understanding

Shor t narrative.

Shor t narrative.

How to present short narratives 路路 Physical publication, or 路路 Social media?

Longform publication.

How to present longform publication ·· Physical editorial, or ·· Web editorial?

“Millennials are a discerning audience that can sense when content is being simplified or cut short for brevity or ease of reporting. We prefer the full picture – in all its complexity, length, and difficulty to obtain – for its authenticity.”

What would you say to cr ybabies?

Cards for Crybabies 路路 Encouragement cards 路路 For your crybaby friends.

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