Software contracts are often lengthy and non-interesting, which is why one artist transformed the iTunes terms and conditions guide into a cartoon comic strip. The original guide is like many software contracts -- extensive and quite lengthy, but consumers must accept all of the terms in order to to use to the program.
In an attempt to make this contact more interesting, cartoonist R. Sikoryak is in the process of transforming the entire guide into a comic book. The cartooned terms and conditions guide reveals numerous tributes to various familiar comics such as Garfield, The Adventures of Tintin and Calvin and Hobbes. Each page features a new style to ensure the reader is continuously entertained and engaged.
The guide is currently 49 pages in length and R. Sikoryak plans to continue this piece of art until the entire contract is animated.
Animated Software Contracts
This Artist Turned the iTunes Terms & Conditions Guide Into a Comic
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Contract Design - The transformation of lengthy software contracts into engaging and visually appealing comic strips presents an opportunity for interactive contract design.
2. Gamification of Legal Documents - By turning terms and conditions guides into comic books, there is potential to gamify legal documents, making them more enjoyable and accessible to users.
3. Visual Representation of Contracts - Creating visual representations of contracts offers an innovative way to communicate complex legal information and improve user understanding.
Industry Implications
1. Legal Services - The legal services industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by adopting interactive and visually engaging contract design techniques.
2. Entertainment - The entertainment industry can leverage the gamification of legal documents to create engaging experiences for users, merging legal requirements with entertainment content.
3. Software Development - The software development industry can consider implementing visual representations of contracts to enhance user experience and make terms and conditions more accessible.