2023-05-04 03:00
Prototyping is an essential part of the design thinking process where ideas are transformed into tangible representations that can be tested and refined. However, there are common mistakes t… Read More
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2023-04-27 03:00
Design thinking is a powerful approach to problem-solving that emphasizes empathy, creativity, and innovation. However, even the most experienced design thinkers can fall into common traps d… Read More
2023-04-25 03:00
Before you read, I have one favor to ask: if you enjoy reading Duy Buildable, the best way to support this blog is to subscribe, or share it with a friend who might find it helpful.Duy Build… Read More
2023-04-20 03:00
Before you read, I have one favor to ask: if you enjoy reading Duy Buildable, the best way to support this blog is to subscribe, or share it with a friend who might find it helpful.Duy Build… Read More
2023-04-18 03:03
Before you read, I have one favor to ask: if you enjoy reading Duy Buildable, the best way to support this blog is to subscribe, or share it with a friend who might find it helpful.Duy Build… Read More
2023-04-14 03:00
Hi, I’m Duy. I’ve just finished writing a cheat sheet for ChatGPT prompts (around 100+, maybe 130) that covers general self-study, language learning, creativity, writing, emails… Read More
2023-04-13 03:00
Before you read, I have one favor to ask: if you enjoy reading Duy Buildable, the best way to support this blog is to share it with a friend. Duy Buildable is the simplest, most practical gu… Read More
2023-04-07 03:01
At first glance, using ChatGPT may seem like a piece of cake. All you need to do is ask a question or make a request, and voila, the AI-generated response pops up on your screen. But let's f… Read More
2023-04-06 03:00
The test stage of the process is crucial for ensuring that the final product meets the needs and expectations of the end-users.In this blog, we will discuss the importance of testing in desi… Read More
2023-04-03 03:01
Balenciaga Pope, and Donald Trump getting arrested.Midjourney is a text-to-image AI that can generate photorealistic images. It was used to create AI-generated images of Pope Francis in imma… Read More
2023-03-31 13:01
The Vietnamese Internet has been going crazy over a girl using Tinder to make money on guys. Many are wondering if dating online has reached that level of bad. In a technical sense, dating o… Read More
2023-03-30 03:00
If you like this post, please subscribe to support my work and receive my latest posts. How can students use AI well? This is the question that has been bugging me since I saw the power that… Read More
2023-03-27 03:12
I have been using Google since I started browsing the Internet. But now, that might change.Is Google losing?With Microsoft integrating GPT-4 and now Dall-E to Bing, it is clear that Bing is… Read More
2023-03-24 03:08
Prototyping is an essential step in the design thinking process as it allows designers to transform their ideas into a tangible product or experience. In this post, we will explore the power… Read More
2023-03-21 02:12
Read other blogs in the series hereWhen faced with a challenge, it can be easy to become stuck in a rut, unable to generate new ideas or solutions. This is where brainstorming comes in - it… Read More
2023-03-21 02:09
How This Series is BornI first learned about Design Thinking while participating in a student club on campus that focuses on social business projects. The lack of a clear structure and guide… Read More
2023-03-20 03:01
Everything, Everywhere All At Once has just swept the Oscar, winning not one, not two, but seven Academy Awards, including the Best Picture award. . So, let us all stand and applaud this ext… Read More
2023-03-17 03:00
In this blog, we are going to discuss:What is Problem Definition?Why a Clear Problem Definition is Critical to the Success of Design ThinkingDefining the Problem: Steps to Create a Focused P… Read More
2023-03-14 03:01
In this blog, we are going to discuss about:Empathy in Design - Answers about what empathy in Design Thinking is and why it is important.Why Design Thinking needs empathyThe process of empat… Read More
2023-03-11 07:25
What is Design Thinking, really?Design thinking is a problem-solving process that has become increasingly popular. It approaches complex problems by focusing on understanding the needs and w… Read More
2023-03-07 05:13
How this series is bornThe reason why I started this blog series in the first place - it's all part of a 30-day challenge that I took part in a writing course.By writing about my experiences… Read More
2023-03-05 23:00
Game stories contribute strongly to the overall experience of players. Stories help create an emotional connection between players and the game world, making the player feel invested in the… Read More
2023-03-04 23:30
The game concept stage is the stepping stone in the game development process. It is the phase where the game's fundamental ideas and concepts are shaped and defined. The game concept stage s… Read More
2023-03-03 23:32
Turning an idea into an enjoyable game can be a challenging task, but breaking it down into product stages can help make the process easier. Here are the essential stages to follow:1. Concep… Read More
2023-03-03 13:01
Each player has their own motivations to play through a game, however there are still some common traits that could be used to design our games.One of the most common intrinsic motivations f… Read More
2023-03-02 13:02
In the previous blogs, we have discussed how mechanics and systems give players a variety of actions and decisions to make in a game, forming chains and loops with various frequencies. Layer… Read More
2023-03-01 14:10
While approaching a specific goal in the game, there are activities that players will engage repeatedly. A player makes a decision, acts on them and then comes back to the same decision poin… Read More
2023-02-28 13:58
When the players are motivated by the outcome of an activity, rather than the activity itself, we call them extrinsically motivated. Extrinsic motivation is often directly manipulated by wha… Read More
2023-02-27 13:41
A negative feedback loop is where the differences between the current state and the set state are minimised. Imagine adjusting the temperature of your bath water. You have two options:… Read More
2023-02-26 12:39
In games, we might encounter what is called a loop. A loop is a repeated chain of actions that the players do, in which the output of the action before is the input of the next action. Under… Read More
2023-02-25 13:00
There are several approaches when it comes to tuning a game:Manual tuningWe have some hypotheses about what to improve, we adjust some content, we playtest it, and repeat until we’re s… Read More
2023-02-24 13:00
Designing systems is no easy task. We might first begin by some big ideas for the game but turning those ideas into realistic, specific systems might be difficult. Like many other produ… Read More
2023-02-23 13:00
When discussing game design, we not only need to understand mechanics, but also game systems. In previous blogs, I have discussed the terms almost interchangeably, but there are differences… Read More
2023-02-22 12:31
I’m a sucker for forming healthy habits. I heavily rely on tools to tell me what to do, when to do something that I know will benefit me in the long term, and still, few are able to do… Read More
2023-02-21 13:00
In the previous blogs, we have discussed game mechanics and how they affect our gameplay experience. However, game mechanics are not limited to the gaming industry now, but has moved on to m… Read More
2023-02-21 06:18
We move on to the final common mechanics that can be found in games: resource management mechanics.Resource mechanics relating to what resources (currencies, items, or units, etc.) that the… Read More
2023-02-21 06:16
Uncertainty mechanics are as old as games themselves. The development history of games rely heavily on uncertainty mechanics, and it is the fun itself when the players learn to minimise the… Read More
2023-02-21 06:14
In the last blog, we discussed how the control mechanics work. Control mechanics involves how subjects are controlled in the games. Another question then needs to be asked: How does the play… Read More
2023-02-18 03:47
Control mechanics revolve around controlling subjects in games. Many games, especially action games, focus on controlling an avatar to do various activities.Action games aim to motivate play… Read More
2023-02-17 05:09
In the previous blog we have discussed what mechanics consist of. In today’s blog we will discuss what makes game mechanics good.According to Upton, in his book the Aesthetic of Play… Read More
2023-02-17 04:58
We will now explore the most basic elements of game design - mechanics.Mechanics are simpler than it sounds, and chances are you have come up with some of the mechanics yourself when you wer… Read More
2023-02-14 13:09
When being asked this question, a player might come up with a list of things that they enjoy when playing their favourite games. For example, Red Dead Redemption 2 is one of the best games I… Read More
2023-02-14 13:06
The first thing we need to know: human experience is subjective. It means that human experience varies greatly from person to person. This phenomenon is not at all different Think about… Read More
2023-02-14 13:01
To understand the game design process, we first need to understand what gameplay and experience are. To understand the three terms, think of the player journey in three steps as follows… Read More
2023-02-11 13:28
Now that I think about it, my very first experience with game design was in my childhood.Back then, we had a game called “Cá mập lên bờ” which is a varia… Read More
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