Activities to Support Sustainable Inclusive Game Design Processes
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.4108/eai.30-7-2019.162948Keywords:
Game industry, Game design processes, Inclusion, Disabled people.Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The problem addressed in this work is the lack of knowledge of what inclusive game design would mean in practice within existing design processes of game companies. A pilot project was devised to involve both the game industry and disabled people.
OBJECTIVES: The goal in this study was to identify activities that constitute the biggest obstacles to realising sustainable design processes for inclusive game design.
METHODS: The study is mainly based on two full-day workshops with the game industry and three game studios, three organisations of disabled youth and authorities.
RESULTS: Five activities were identified in the analysis of the workshops: 1) Find opportunities for inclusive game design; 2) Raise awareness about inclusive game design; 3) Handle integrity and security; 4) Recruit the right competence; and 5) Adapt workplaces and tools.
CONCLUSION: The five main activities should be considered to achieve sustainable inclusive game design processes.
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