Is the classical, printed poster still the ideal way to convey scientific information? The classical poster does often not offer enough space for the sheer complexity of the contents – texts, pictures, graphs and tables – used to convey scientific research today which causes inability to communicate contents and statements concisely. The classical poster also lacks an appropriate possibility for continuous updates which are necessary to include newer research results and would do justice to today‘s constant changes of information. Therefore, comprehension and the range of research results decrease, which raises the question of whether the classical poster can still function as an adequate and contemporary medium for the illustration and communication of scientific content. Our aim within the framework of this research proposal is to evaluate, if the poster as a classical scientific medium can be extended by digital and interactive elements in order to correspond to the demands of attractive formats for the mediation of scientific content these days. A working prototype (demonstrator) of the semester topic 2013:”Submarine landslides / Tsunamis” will be conceived, designed and programmed. This research proposal forms the basis of a conceptual investigation of a semester project at the Muthesius Academy of Fine Arts and Design in 2012. The subjects of the research are immersive interaction concepts and successive mediation of scientific knowledge on the basis of non-linear narration.
