Resimli Çocuk Kitaplarında Artırılmış Gerçeklik Kullanımı ve Bir Uygulama Örneği

Abstract

This study aims to examine the relationship between augmented reality technology and illustrated children's books and convey the importance of children's literature by being supported with an application example. With the developments in digital technology deeply transforming visual media and the internet becoming an indispensable part of our lives, along with the widespread use of portable devices such as smartphones and tablets, it has also had an impact on traditional children's books. The opening of impressive visual worlds for children through augmented reality applications also reflects all of these. The study collected and presented data related to the history of augmented reality technology and the historical process of pop-up books, considered the predecessor of books designed with augmented reality. A literature review was conducted in chronological order to present the development of illustrated children's books produced with augmented reality technology. As part of the study, an augmented reality application was developed for a children's book project inspired by Hezârfen Ahmet Çelebi's flight from the Galata Tower, featuring traces of miniature art. The creation process and technical infrastructure of this application were also provided. Based on the information collected during the research and the experience gained from the illustrated book project, the study highlights the importance of using augmented reality technology in children's literature and provides suggestions to address the shortcomings in this field.