PinnedPublished inPrototypr5 Lessons In Gamifying HealthI’ve been designing games and gamified apps that improve health and wellbeing for around a decade. When I first started designing in this…Jun 3, 20231Jun 3, 20231
Published inBootcampWhy Your Child Can’t Stop Using That App (A Game Designer’s Warning)Something mildly infuriating happened in my house last month.1d ago21d ago2
Everything You’ve Heard About AI In Game Development Is WrongHere’s what the future will really look likeMar 2319Mar 2319
Published inPrototyprWhen Gamification Goes Too Far: Signs Your Product is Becoming PredatoryA male friend of mine recently deleted Tinder after a late-night come-to-Jesus moment.Mar 164Mar 164
Published inBootcampI’m a Game Designer. Here’s Why I Never Play Games On My Phone.Quickly, what is the best selling game of all time? You probably won’t be surprised to learn it’s Minecraft, with over 300,000,000 games…Mar 1018Mar 1018
How To Actually Gamify Your Life (A Game Designer’s Guide)For years, I’ve been the guy companies call when they want to make their products more engaging. I’ve designed gamification systems for…Mar 210Mar 210
The 31 Core Gamification Techniques (Part 4: Investment & Customization)In the first three parts of this series, we explored mechanics that make progress visible, turn solo activities social, and create lasting…Feb 24Feb 24
The 31 Core Gamification Techniques (Part 3: Engagement Loops)In the first two parts of this series, we explored how to make progress visible and turn solo activities into social experiences. These…Feb 18Feb 18
The 31 Core Gamification Techniques (Part 2: Social & Competition)In Part 1 of this series, we looked at progress and achievement mechanics. These fundamental techniques tap into our desire for growth and…Feb 101Feb 101
Published inPrototyprEthical Gamification: Designing for User Well-being in the Age of Addictive TechAt a meeting recently, the CEO of a health startup asked me the $10,000 question: “How do we make our app more addictive?”Feb 21Feb 21