Reflection on the Octalysis framework as a design and evaluation tool

Reflection on the Octalysis framework as a design and evaluation tool

Reflection on the Octalysis framework as a design and evaluation tool

By Philip Weber, Laura Grönewald and Thomas Ludwig

Abstract

“The Octalysis framework is a gamification framework used for the design and evaluation of“ human-focused” systems. Although several practitioners have applied it within their daily work, only a few academic articles have reflected on its applicability. With this study, we present how and where the framework is currently applied based on a large-scale literature study and reflect on the potentials and obstacles of using it within a Human Computer Interaction (HCI) master’s class. Our empirical findings show that the use of the Octalysis framework is often simplified and can also be overwhelming. The results further reveal that the framework itself can be helpful in the creation and evaluation of concepts, especially when extensive user research is not possible (e.g., due to time constraints). We contribute to the field of gamification by critically reflecting on the use of the Octalysis framework.”

Reference

Weber, P., Grönewald, L., & Ludwig, T. (2022). Reflection on the octalysis framework as a design and ... - ceur-ws.org. Retrieved June 15, 2022, from http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-3147/paper8.pdf

Keyword

Octalysis framework, gamification frameworks, human computer interaction, research