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The Four Waves of User-Centered Design

Over the past two decades, Bentley University has been charting and propelling the evolution of UX design.
Article - Dr. William Gribbons - January 30, 2013 - 5 Comments

Problems and Solutions for Financial Smartphone Apps

Avoid having users hit a dreaded dead-end when using financial apps by optimizing customer experience.
Article - Eric Camulli - January 21, 2013 - 1 Comments

Tinkering in the Model Shop

UX practitioners can learn valuable skills for complex projects from scientific models—which often take cues from user experience design.
Article - Hunter Whitney - December 19, 2012 - 3 Comments

An Academic Analysis of Gamification

Resource - Mithun Sridharan, Aditya Hrishikesh, Lena Sunali Raj - December 8, 2012 - 0 Comments

The Cost of a Touch

When designing mobile apps, weighing the value of every gesture is key for creating a positive user experience.
Article - Chris Griffith - November 5, 2012 - 7 Comments

UX Designers Should Make Games

Designing a successful game is all about creating a valuable experience—an area where UX practitioners naturally excel.
Article - John Ferrara - October 1, 2012 - 3 Comments

The Legend of Miyamoto: How Nintendo Shaped UX

Often overshadowed by Nintendo's successes in the gaming industry are the company's achievements in shaping user experience—largely the work of designer Shigeru Miyamoto
Article - Nick Snyder - August 22, 2012 - 3 Comments

The "Good-Tough" Problem

Games with overly easy challenges are boring, but too much difficulty is frustrating. UX research helps create interesting, surmountable challenges that keep players engaged and having fun.
Article - John Ferrara - June 18, 2012 - 3 Comments

Messification: Why Games Should Be Designed to Be Games First

Why designers should resist "gamification" and focus on a players’ sense of active enjoyment.
Article - John Ferrara - February 7, 2012 - 13 Comments

A Theory of Fun for Game Design

Designing for fun is all about making interactive products engaging and addictive. This book captures the real essence of what drives us to seek out products and experiences that are truly fun and entertaining.

Resource - Raph Koster - November 6, 2004 - 0 Comments

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