Hall, Johanna, Stickler, Ursula, Herodotou, Christothea et al. (1 more author) (2021) Using Reflexive Photography to Investigate Design Affordances for Creativity in Digital Entertainment Games. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. pp. 867-883. ISSN 1532-7590
Abstract
This article aims to provide an account of the use of reflexive photography in capturing player creativity in practice and present a guide to how game design can support player creativity. While previous literature has examined some aspects of player creativity in digital games, there remains a dearth of work, which examines how design elements of games contribute to creative behavior. Using a reflexive photography method with photo-elicitation interviews, this study identifies eight design affordances for player creativity in digital games and outlines the effectiveness of the reflexive photography method within the context of digital games. The identified design affordances related to the degree of flexibility of the game structure (e.g., open versus linear), narrative exploration, extent and diversity of game variables, opportunities for content creation, environmental interaction and exploration, avatar customization, progression, and replayability. Implications for the design of games that support creativity are discussed.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2020 Informa UK Limited. This is an author-produced version of the published paper. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher’s self-archiving policy. Further copying may not be permitted; contact the publisher for details. |
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Institution: | The University of York |
Academic Units: | The University of York > Faculty of Sciences (York) > Computer Science (York) |
Depositing User: | Pure (York) |
Date Deposited: | 14 Dec 2020 16:40 |
Last Modified: | 08 Feb 2025 00:40 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1080/10447318.2020.1848162 |
Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1080/10447318.2020.1848162 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:169021 |
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