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Swarm Deserves a Redemption Arc

Mind Meld • 294 implied HN points • 09 Apr 23

🕹 Technology Apps Social Networking Gamification Data Analytics

Swarm is more than just a check-in app, it reflects deeper aspects of people's lives and desires.
Foursquare pivoted to a successful B2B platform leveraging its vast location data.
There's potential for Swarm to evolve into a more meaningful social networking platform based on users' check-in history and preferences.

Introducing Fast Finality on Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23

🕹 Technology Blockchain Cryptocurrency Ethereum Gamification

The Shillin Hardfork on Ronin brings fast finality and enhances user experience.
Ronin has reduced block finality time from 45 seconds to 6 seconds.
Ronin utilizes a mix of Delegated Proof of Stake and Proof of Authority for block finality.

🎮The Power of Play: How Gamification is Revolutionizing the Workplace

Work3 - The Future of Work • 58 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23

💼 Business Gamification Technology Workplace Productivity Blockchain

Gamification can make dull and repetitive work more engaging by applying game-like mechanics.
Employees, especially Gen Z, seek mission-driven jobs and may feel disengaged due to lack of autonomy at work.
Implementing gamification in the workplace can involve rewards for assessments, fun training methods, stimulating goal-setting, and a feedback reward system.

Psychological principles in product design — a closer look at Duolingo

UX Psychology • 198 implied HN points • 05 Oct 21

🕹 Technology UX Psychology Gamification Design User engagement

Small improvements near the end of an experience can significantly impact how people remember the entire event.
Highlighting a unique option among similar choices can make it more memorable and likely to be chosen.
As people make progress towards a goal, they tend to speed up their actions to reach it faster, indicating motivation by the remaining distance to the target.

Gamification in UX Research

UX Psychology • 99 implied HN points • 13 Oct 21

🕹 Technology UX Research Gamification User Insights

Gamification involves using game elements in non-gaming contexts like education to enhance learning and behavioral change.
In user research, games create a safe environment for participants to express opinions freely and uncover insights that traditional methods may miss.
Design and research games can help improve user engagement, prevent biases, and uncover new insights, but creating effective research games requires expertise and clear rules.

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Growth without Consumption

Michaela’s Substack • 2 HN points • 09 Mar 23

🎭️ Culture Sustainability Gamification Psychology Environment Quality of Life

Growth is often tied to progress and success, but it comes at a cost like depletion of resources and environmental degradation.
Gamification can encourage sustainable behaviors by applying game design principles to motivate people.
Using convivial tools and games can shift society's focus from material growth to quality of life.

The Power of Gamification: Building an App for Writers

Transitions • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 23

🕹 Technology App Development Artificial Intelligence Language Learning Gamification Web Development

The app aims to help writers improve their skills through personalized, practical courses with tailored feedback.
Inspired by Duolingo's gamified learning approach for language learning, the app plans to make writing practice engaging and enjoyable.
Initial focus is on a web application, with future plans to develop Android and iOS versions.