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The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers

Why Games Work: Emotional Arcs, Flow States, and Meaningful Play (with Jesse Schell)

September 29, 2025·58 min
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Why are games so deeply engaging? What psychological principles make game design such a powerful tool for shaping attention, emotion, and learning? Game design is not a niche skill. It's one of the most refined disciplines we have for designing attention, emotion, and motivation. If you're designing anything for people, game design can sharpen your craft. This episode reveals how the craft of game design can teach us to build more immersive, emotionally resonant experiences. Whether yo...

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