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Blythe, M. & Hassenzahl, M. (2003). The semantics of fun: Differentiating enjoyable experiences. in Blythe, J., Monk, A., Overbeeke, K., & Wright, P. (eds.), Funology: From usability to enjoyment.91-100.
lack of agreed upon set of terms - enjoyment, pleasure, fun, attraction - often used interchangably but all aren’t really synonymous - this article trying [...]
Sengers, P. (2003). The engineering of experience. in Blythe, J., Monk, A., Overbeeke, K., & Wright, P. (eds.), Funology: From usability to enjoyment. 19-29.
engineers have worked for efficiency in production - and managed to suck the fun out of most jobs. So peopel go home and try to cram as much fun in at home [...]
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Overbeeke, K., Djajadiningrat, T., Hummels, C., Wensveen, S., Frens, J. (2003). Let’s make things engaging. in Blythe, J., Monk, A., Overbeeke, K., & Wright, P. (eds.), Funology: From usability to enjoyment. 7-17.
“physicality of the product should be reinstated to restore engagement. Fun, as such is not hte issue, engagement is.” (p.
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