Catherine Schmidt

A self-authored zine examining a single World of Warcraft character as a meaningful digital artifact. The publication opens with a personal background that establishes the character's emotional significance, followed by an ode that reframes the avatar as both a constructed object and a lived identity. Diagrammatic spreads map relationships between the character, people, in-game systems, and real-world experiences, visualizing connections that extend beyond gameplay. Concluding reflection prompts readers to question emotional attachment, multiplicity of identity within customizable game systems, and how digital characters shape memory and self-perception. Structured typography and pacing create a clear narrative hierarchy while preserving the intimacy of the zine format.