數位科技的發展已經改變了繪本的形式，特別是平板與智慧型手機的使用。讀者與數位敘事的互動已成為出版界相當重要的議題。尤其是電子繪本，藉由讀者自行創造故事的歷程，對增進讀者閱讀經驗有很大的潛力。
許多應用程式利用改變故事、加入繪圖、錄音等嘗試將讀者提升成為創造者。但這些特點常因為設定和既定的功能而包含居多限制。如何邏輯性的讓讀者的創作進入故事中並同時保持讀者的參與性是關鍵。本研究利用自創的電子繪本樣版來探討結合讀者自創角色與非線性故事結構對於讀者閱讀經驗的影響。
為了探討此影響，研究者完成三項計畫並使用質性研究方法來進行參與式實驗、觀察、半結構性訪談、訪問調查、與反思。研究的發現顯示讀者閱讀經驗如何在自創角色加入非線性故事結構中改變；此互動元素對故事閱讀有那些影響與啟發。本研究提供一套數位繪本的樣板整合自創角色與非線性故事結構，並且呈現創作過程所包含的概念圖、前導測試、個案研究。數位與紙本繪本互相的格式轉換策略也一併指出。本研究對讀者互動、讀者經驗、電子繪本設計應用、與未來學術研究提供一個範例。

The rise of technology development of digital devices has changed the format of picturebooks, especially with the introduction of tablets and smart phones. The interaction between readers and digital narratives has become a relevant topic in the field of publication markets. Specifically, digital picturebooks have the potential to enhance readers’ experience of the story by making readers become co-creators in the story-making process.
A growing number of applications (apps) have attempted to elevate readers into co-creators by providing options to change story-lines, and incorporating finger painting or voice recording. However, these features are often limited with regard to the setting and fixed roles in the story. How to logically apply readers’ creation to picturebooks while maintaining readers’ engagement is crucial. This research aimed to develop a prototype of a digital picturebook and to discuss the impact of integrating reader-co-created characters and non-linear story structure on readers’ experience.
Three projects were conducted, and a qualitative participatory experiment, observation, semi-structured interview, and reflection were used as the research methods. The findings demonstrated readers’ experience changes after the input of their creations in the story in a non-linear structure. The effects of these interactive features on reading comprehension and inspiration are also documented. The significance of the present study is to provide a prototype of the digital picturebook using elements integrating co-creation and non-linear structure. The study also presented a process of developing through concept map, pilot testing, and case studies. The adaptation between physical and digital picturebooks is also showcased to demonstrate some strategies for transforming from one format to another. These projects can serve as a good example of richer reader interactivity and experience for digital book application design and future academic research. Also, the research can provide holistic design insights useful for digitalizing books to content creators, app developers, and book publishers. The results of this research can contribute in the area of interactive design, digital design, story design, and picturebook design.

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