Ideas
The Other – Neurodivergence in Games
The ‘Magic Circle’ of games enables many things. One that is important, from a learning perspective, is the opportunity to step into the shoes of other people. […]
Neurodiversity
Ideas
What Makes an Experience Interesting?
When I play games, there is a total shift in consciousness for me. This is about far more than the ‘fun’ that we all experience when playing a game we enjoy. […]
design process
Designing for Difference – Autism and Games-based Learning
This is an edited transcript of a conversation between Terry Pearce, who works through his business ‘untold play’ to bring the power of play into learning environments, and Sam Warner, ‘The Autistic Interpreter’, who works […]
learning topics
HOW FANTASY WORLDBUILDING COULD BE THE PATH FINDER TO SOCIAL RESILIENCE?
The whole world is experiencing extreme uncertainty and disruption with changes to our routines, isolation, and information overload. While many are adapting to the new reality, for the 1 in 45 people worldwide on the […]
design process
Thinking about Design with Neurodiversity in Mind
The process of designing applications and software that are usable by a wide range of people is a tricky task itself, however, extra consideration must be taken when looking to implement design decisions that would […]
how to
Designing for accessibility in games
What is Game Accessibility? Broadly speaking, game accessibility refers to the accessibility of all gaming products including video games, tabletop RPGs (role-playing games) and board games. Accessibility involves two key issues: how people [with disabilities] […]