The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
Thomas Watkins
23 episodes
4 days ago
Why are games so deeply engaging? What psychological principles make game design such a powerful tool for shaping attention, emotion, and learning? Game design is not a niche skill. It's one of the most refined disciplines we have for designing attention, emotion, and motivation. If you're designing anything for people, game design can sharpen your craft. This episode reveals how the craft of game design can teach us to build more immersive, emotionally resonant experiences. Whether yo...
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Why are games so deeply engaging? What psychological principles make game design such a powerful tool for shaping attention, emotion, and learning? Game design is not a niche skill. It's one of the most refined disciplines we have for designing attention, emotion, and motivation. If you're designing anything for people, game design can sharpen your craft. This episode reveals how the craft of game design can teach us to build more immersive, emotionally resonant experiences. Whether yo...
Advance Without Alienating: How MAYA Drives Adoption
The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
16 minutes
2 weeks ago
Advance Without Alienating: How MAYA Drives Adoption
What is the sweet spot between new and familiar, and how do you design for it? Create products that feel groundbreaking and instantly intuitive by applying the psychology of the MAYA Principle. By unpacking how humans respond to familiarity and novelty, you’ll gain practical guidance for designing experiences that spark excitement without overwhelming users. WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE What is the MAYA Principle, and why does it matter for product and experience design?How do familiarity an...
The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
Why are games so deeply engaging? What psychological principles make game design such a powerful tool for shaping attention, emotion, and learning? Game design is not a niche skill. It's one of the most refined disciplines we have for designing attention, emotion, and motivation. If you're designing anything for people, game design can sharpen your craft. This episode reveals how the craft of game design can teach us to build more immersive, emotionally resonant experiences. Whether yo...
