…and I don’t mean it metaphorically; I mean it literally. I recently discovered that many young artists either struggle with the rules and concepts of perspective or find that boring, as they’re more oriented towards character and creature design, so here’s a list of games that use either perspective or axonometric representation as a really […]
Yesterday, we saw 12 video games that teach you how to code, but what if you’re dealing with people who need a motivational boost with a foundational concept like math? Well, look no more. Here’s a selection of 8+1 games that might do the trick. 1. DragonBox DragonBox is an award-winning series of educational math […]
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 […]
Do you know Minecraft? I’m sure you do. As a popular sandbox video game, it allows players to explore, create, and interact within a blocky, procedurally generated 3D world. Players can gather resources, craft items, build structures, and engage in various gameplay modes, including survival and creative modes. In case you’re wondering, a sandbox video […]
And now for something completely different… or is it? Anyone who has followed me throughout the years knows I have a past as a role-playing games creator and that I’ve never stopped being passionate about games and videogames, alongside collaborating with game designer Gabriele Gallo in speeches and in my two main books on innovation. […]
Last week, I did a selection of lectures from the digital catalogue of Autodesk University (upcoming in October), but that included just events in the “Industry Talk” categories. This week, let’s take a look at Case Studies. There’s nothing like a practical success case if it’s presented well and showcases their actual process, isn’t there? […]
As my workshop with the Women in BIM group and my class at Autodesk University in San Diego approach, many of you asked me to provide additional resources on the LEGO Serious Play methodology, so here’s a handful of them. Foundations and State of the Art the LEGO SERIOUS PLAY Open Source Guide Issued by […]