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Learn more about game design

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Learn more about game design

Game design combines art, psychology, and technical skills to create interactive experiences that engage players. This learning plan benefits aspiring game designers, developers seeking to improve player engagement, and creative professionals wanting to understand how games effectively capture attention and motivation.

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A Theory of Fun for Game DesignA Game Design VocabularyGame Development Day Zero: Planning Before Pixels11 sources

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Jede Episode liefert kompakte, wirkungsvolle Lektionen aus erstklassigen Quellen — Bestseller-Bücher, Forschungsarbeiten und Experteneinblicke. Zusammen bilden sie einen anspruchsvollen, aber zugänglichen Weg zur Beherrschung von Learn more about game design.

Was Sie Lernen Werden

  • Master core game design principles and player psychology
  • Develop skills to craft meaningful and engaging player experiences
  • Create sophisticated game mechanics and systems
  • Learn creative problem-solving techniques for unique gameplay
  • Build industry-ready skills and professional frameworks for a game design career

Establish a solid understanding of core game design principles and psychology to create engaging player experiences.

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A Theory of Fun for Game Design

Exploring game design through cognition, pattern recognition, and the psychology of fun.

10 m
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A Game Design Vocabulary

Master game design with a clear vocabulary and practical examples.

9 m
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A Game Design VocabularyA Theory of Fun for Game DesignBlood, Sweat, and PixelsMasters of Doom
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Game Development Day Zero: Planning Before Pixels

Discover the critical pre-development phase that determines your project's success. Learn how to assess your skills, set realistic constraints, and align your game vision with your capabilities before writing a single line of code.

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Learn how to craft meaningful player experiences by understanding the psychological aspects of game design and user engagement.

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Hooked

How tech companies create habit-forming products using the Hook Model.

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The Design of Everyday Things

A fascinating exploration of design principles, revealing how everyday objects shape our interactions and experiences in surprising ways.

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HookedA Theory of Fun for Game DesignActionable GamificationLaws of UX
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Duolingo's Psychological UX Mastery

Discover how Duolingo uses the Hook Model to transform language learning into an addictive habit. We decode the psychological design principles behind their 128M monthly users and how you can apply these gamification techniques.

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Master sophisticated game design techniques focusing on mechanics, systems, and creative problem-solving to develop unique and engaging gameplay.

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Ideaflow

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100 Things Every Designer Needs to Know About People

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Designing the MindHappiness By DesignWhy Design Matters
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The Psychology of Great Design: Beyond Pretty

Discover how design principles transform everything from products to personal habits. Learn to design with purpose, iterate based on real feedback, and create meaningful experiences that align with your deepest values.

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Apply your knowledge in practical contexts and prepare for a career in game design through professional frameworks and industry-ready skills.

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Exploring how design evokes emotions and influences user experiences.

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