Redefining toys, games and entertainment products by designing playful interactions

M.M. Bekker, C.C.M. Hummels, A.G.G.E. Nemeth, P. Mendels

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Abstract

This paper describes how students are taught to design (computer) games and toys in a broad sense of the word at the Department of Industrial Design at the Eindhoven University of Technology. The curriculum is highly project driven, which means that students acquire a large amount of hands-on experience during concrete projects. One major theme within the department is the design of playful interactions, which focuses on the design of innovative concepts that support expressing oneself and exploration. In this theme, we design for opportunities and exploration instead of goal-oriented products. Our educational approach is illustrated with examples both from an assignment on game design and design projects on playful interaction.
LanguageEnglish
Pages17-35
JournalInternational Journal of Arts and Technology
Volume3
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

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Bekker, M.M. ; Hummels, C.C.M. ; Nemeth, A.G.G.E. ; Mendels, P./ Redefining toys, games and entertainment products by designing playful interactions. In: International Journal of Arts and Technology. 2010 ; Vol. 3, No. 1. pp. 17-35
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Bekker, MM, Hummels, CCM, Nemeth, AGGE & Mendels, P 2010, 'Redefining toys, games and entertainment products by designing playful interactions' International Journal of Arts and Technology, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 17-35. DOI: 10.1504/IJART.2010.030491, 10.1080/02773818308085149

Redefining toys, games and entertainment products by designing playful interactions. / Bekker, M.M.; Hummels, C.C.M.; Nemeth, A.G.G.E.; Mendels, P.

In: International Journal of Arts and Technology, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2010, p. 17-35.

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Bekker MM, Hummels CCM, Nemeth AGGE, Mendels P. Redefining toys, games and entertainment products by designing playful interactions. International Journal of Arts and Technology. 2010;3(1):17-35. Available from, DOI: 10.1504/IJART.2010.030491, 10.1080/02773818308085149

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