Milijana Komad

Did you know?

The largest photography competition is 353,768 entries.
Photography is the toughest profession in the world.
The world’s largest photo album by dimensions was 13 ft 11.5 in x 17 ft.
The world’s largest photo mosaic featured 176,175 pictures.
The world’s largest camera lens was a 5200mm lens attached to a canon.

Product design and psychology: The Use of Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment in Video Game Design

Dec 01, 2017 Medium

This paper delves into the mechanics of Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment (DDA) as a technique used in video game design. DDA serves as a sophisticated tool to subtly manipulate player behaviour and engagement. Through a close examination of case studies, we seek to provide an in-depth understanding of this technique’s application and implications from a product design standpoint.

Product design and psychology: The Exploitation of the Pay-to-Win Model in Video Game Design

Dec 01, 2017 Medium

This paper investigates the controversial pay-to-win (P2W) model, widely utilized in the gaming industry as a form of psychological manipulation to drive monetization. Detailed case studies illuminate the implementation and implications of this model from the perspective of a product designer.

Product design and psychology: The Art of Teasing Future Content in Video Game Design

Dec 01, 2017 Medium

This paper investigates the technique of teasing future content as a form of psychological manipulation used in video game design to maintain and enhance player engagement. We provide an in-depth exploration of this strategy’s implementation and implications through several illustrative case studies, offering a comprehensive overview from a product design viewpoint.