Yesterday we saw how I prefer game thinking to create new processes, if compared to the mere gamification of an existing process, and quoted some examples. Today let’s make a focus at a specific category, which is games that teach you how to code. Here’s my personal list of favourites. 1. CodeMonkey CodeMonkey is an […]
2. Motivational Aspects Motivation is at the heart of both gamification and game thinking, yet the way each approach taps into user motivation is fundamentally different: while both aim to encourage user engagement, they do so by leveraging different types of motivation, as gamification primarily targets extrinsic motivation, while game thinking focuses on intrinsic motivation. […]
1. Approach and Depth The concepts of gamification and game thinking represent two distinct approaches when it comes to the depth of engagement you’re seeking for your users. At their core, both aim at creating more compelling and enjoyable experiences in non-game contexts, but they differ in nature, specifically in terms of how they are […]
Why are you interested in games? I’ve been asked this question a lot, lately, partially because of my upcoming class on LEGO Serious Play at Autodesk University and partially for my growing involvement with the Event Horizon School of Digital Arts. A friend recently asked if they could introduce me at a conference as a […]
It might be tough to hear, but the hardest part of activities such as Equiry by Design is ensuring that the work done by the groups is… actually used. The success of the activity in fact is measured not only by the creativity and collaboration it fosters during the event but also by the real-world […]
Day 3 is the culmination of the collaborative efforts made during the event. After two days of intense discussions, brainstorming, and design work, Day 3 focuses on finalizing the concepts developed by the participants and presenting them to the wider group. This day is all about refining the ideas into coherent proposals, effectively communicating these […]
Day 2 of the Enquiry by Design activity, that we’re seeing step by step, is where the collaborative design and problem-solving process truly begins to take shape. After the foundational work on Day 1—where participants were introduced to the project’s context, heard from key stakeholders, and possibly participated in a site visit—the focus now shifts […]
Let’s continue our Step-By-Step analysis of an Enquiry by Design process and let’s see what Day 1 might be about: setting the context, framing the problem and launching the initial discussions. The first day is critical for setting the tone, context, and foundation for the entire event, and it serves as an opportunity to introduce […]
Let’s dive into the organization of a workshop following the Enquiry by Design (EbD) Framework we introduced yesterday and let’s focus on the pre-planning stage. Pre-Planning Defining the objectives and scope of a 3-day Enquiry-by-Design (EbD) activity is the first critical step in the pre-planning phase, as it establishes the foundation for the entire event. […]
Yesterday we saw how a sandbox videogame, Minecraft, broke through the educational and social environment and became a significant tool to be used to foster collaboration, facilitate the awareness of certain themes and brainstorm solutions. Today we take a look at a framework that’s more similar to the Design Charrette we saw a couple of […]