CATALOGING THE ART AND SCIENCE OF USER EXPERIENCE DESIGN
Title: Designing Enjoyable User Interfaces: Lessons learned from computer games Context: The next time someone uses the word “gamification” don’t punch them in the face even though they obviously deserve it for using that word, instead explain to them that … Continued
It’s sad how we unlearn the most basic design skills that all kids have in the pursuit of “higher” educational goals. How powerful could design become if instead of teaching away from these innate design fundamentals we built on top … Continued
Title: IDEO: Big Innovation Lives Right on the Edge of Ridiculous Ideas Context: The closer the gap between work and play, the more amazing the outcomes for your business will be. Synopsis: We don’t play enough. You can’t argue with … Continued
Title: The Elements of Player Experience Context: Life is a game. So let’s start designing products that allow us to play games all day long. No, no, not Farmville… Synopsis: There is a growing trend across many HCI disciplines to … Continued
Title: Designing with the Elements of Play Context: User experience is a game and whomever leaves with the most points wins. Synopsis: Work can’t possibly be fun, right? Play isn’t productive, correct? Wrong on both counts. The fact that it … Continued