Essays about: "playful elements"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words playful elements.

  1. 1. New Beginnings : Triggering Encounters in Public Place to Encourage a Sense of Community

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Människa-datorinteraktion

    Author : Anna Lindström; [2023]
    Keywords : human-computer interaction; public place; embodied interaction; playful elements; community feelings; community building; urban planning; social sustainability;

    Abstract : To increase social sustainability in cities and communities, interactions between community members is a key factor. This has engaged a research project on social sustainability, connected to an emerging urban district in Sweden. This research was done in collaboration with local stakeholders being part of this research project. READ MORE

  3. 2. Work hard, play hard : A qualitative study about how playful office design affects employees' well-being

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Jacob Sardal; Linnéa Eneberg; [2023]
    Keywords : playfulness; servicescape; office design; employee well-being; Lekfullhet; servicescape; kontorsdesign; anställdas välmående;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to add to the understanding of how employees’ well-being isaffected by playful offices. The thesis is presenting theories and previous research, forinstance within the area of servicescape, office design, and employee well-being, and isanalyzing eventual connections to the empirical data collected. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mother-Daughter Conflict Talk : Communication processes ignited by accusations

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Lakshmi Christine Freier; [2023]
    Keywords : family argument; family talk; argumentative talk; argument talk; mother daughter conversation styles;

    Abstract : The relationship between mothers and daughter is known to be characterized by a high degree of both connection and conflict. This is reflected in their communication style, as previous studies have found that accusations, metamessages and misinterpretations are common elements in mother-daughter conversations. READ MORE

  5. 4. Opportunities of an Abusive Game Probe

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Aziza Bahaviddinova; [2023]
    Keywords : cultural probe; abusive game design; design methodology; abusive game probe;

    Abstract : How might we encourage playful yet provocative attitudes to explore unfamiliar methods? This thesis investigates how interaction designers can use unusual and thought-provoking methods in their design process. It focuses on understanding the challenges, limitations and opportunities of these types of approaches. READ MORE

  6. 5. Applying gamification to raise awareness of an individual’s water consumption

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)

    Author : Samina Hossain; [2022]
    Keywords : Gamification; game elements; game design; raising awareness; net water consumption; virtual water consumption; water sustainability; water consumption; domestic water consumption;

    Abstract : Water is essential to life, but it is becoming inadequate, even in Europe. In central, western, and a few parts of northern and northeastern Europe, water availability is facing challenges due to the impacts of climate change. READ MORE