User-Centered Design of an Online Mobile Game Suite to Affect Well-Being of Older Adults

Conference paper (2018)

Authors

I. Kniestedt System Engineering - TPM
S.G. Lukosch System Engineering - TPM
F.M. Brazier System Engineering - TPM
Research Group
System Engineering (TPM) (TU Delft)
Copyright: © 2018 I. Kniestedt, S.G. Lukosch, F.M. Brazier
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99426-0_44
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Published Date

2018

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Multi Actor Systems

Research Group

System Engineering

Abstract

This paper describes the ongoing design process of Pocket Odyssey, an online multi-player game suite designed for mobile phones that supports older adults in maintaining their physical, social, and mental well-being. It has been designed to provide engaging gameplay that supports positive emotion, fosters online social connections between players, enables play with others in a player’s physical surroundings, and integrates tasks that exercise physical and cognitive skills. This paper discusses the user-centered design approach that takes entertainment preferences, views on technology, and aspects of life that older adults consider meaningful as a basis. Based on the results of an exploratory survey and a series of workshops with the user group, this paper presents the initial game concept and the rationale behind its design. Finally, it describes early prototyping efforts and future activities.