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Gamification as an innovative method in user experience design

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 May 2024

David Kessing ,
Tim Katzwinkel  and
Manuel Löwer
David Kessing*
Affiliation:
University of Wuppertal, Germany
Tim Katzwinkel
Affiliation:
University of Wuppertal, Germany
Manuel Löwer
Affiliation:
University of Wuppertal, Germany
*
david.kessing@uni-wuppertal.de

Abstract

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The growing research field of gamification promises new insights and innovative methods for the active design of user experience. This article examines the extent to which gamification complements the established methods of user experience design in the context of product development. To this end, assessment criteria are proposed that can be used to evaluate human-centred design methods. A qualitative comparison is then used to determine the added value of the innovative field of gamification for future user experience design in consumer products.

Keywords

gamificationuser experience designuser-centred designdesign methods

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Design Organisation, Collaboration and Management
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Proceedings of the Design Society , Volume 4: DESIGN 2024 , May 2024 , pp. 285 - 294
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