Introduction: At the heart of any successful gamified system is an effective reward mechanism. From video games to professional training modules, rewards act as powerful motivators. But can they also play a role in driving civic participation? The answer, as many local governments and organizations have discovered, is a resounding yes. The Psychological Pull of...Read More

Introduction: City planning, an age-old process responsible for the layout and organization of our urban environments, is undergoing a revolutionary change. No longer confined to boardroom meetings, 2D maps, and lengthy paperwork, modern-day town planning is becoming an exciting collaborative venture. The protagonist of this change? Gamification. Reimagining Public Participation: The challenge many city planners...Read More

Introduction: Urban development is a complex, multifaceted process, often marred by disconnected decisions and lack of community input. However, the gamification wave has begun to reshape this landscape, transforming the way cities evolve and ensuring that their citizens play a crucial role in the process. Let’s dive into how gamified platforms and tools are redefining...Read More

In an age marked by technological innovation and the boom of digital platforms, it’s no surprise that conventional methods of engaging citizens in democratic processes are undergoing radical transformations. With screen time seeing an unprecedented rise and with younger generations finding more comfort in digital interactions, it’s crucial to adapt and rethink our methods. One...Read More

In his book Futuredays: A Nineteenth Century Vision of the Year 2000, Isaac Asimov chose to publish designs of artists, who at the beginning of the twentieth century, tried to imagine how the world be a hundred years later. One of the designs were dedicated to future of education. The artist imagined classrooms, where students would not...Read More

Setting up efficient UX processes is a great discussion that gets more and more attention in both industry and academia. The main reason for this shift of interest is the common understanding that efficient and well thought UX design processes have a great impact products’ final appeal and form. Following is a diagram of a...Read More

Experience designers always learn new things by getting involved in new projects. User experience is a constant process of trying to find balance between technology and nature, client needs and investor needs, art and logic. In this sense, being presented with the opportunity to design a smartwatch application for an existing audio analysis tool was...Read More