Prototyping 'Typical Day': Building a Gamified Experience To Reflect Immigrant Challenges.

Area of Science:

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Social Sciences
• Game Design

Background:

• Immigrant integration and public perception are significant societal challenges.
• Serious games offer innovative platforms for empathy-building and awareness campaigns.
• A gamified approach can effectively highlight the complexities of immigrant experiences.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and develop a serious game prototype simulating challenges faced by immigrants.
• To foster empathy and improve attitudes toward immigrants among non-immigrant populations.
• To evaluate the usability and engagement of the gamified prototype.

Main Methods:

• User-centered design methodology.
• Iterative prototyping and usability testing involving both immigrants and non-immigrants.
• Development of interactive scenarios and decision-making processes within the game.

Main Results:

• The serious game "Typical Day" demonstrated positive usability and engagement.
• Participants found the game to be an educational tool balancing entertainment and information.
• Positive feedback from 45 non-immigrant participants indicated its potential for raising awareness.

Conclusions:

• The study successfully addressed a gap in gamified approaches to immigrant challenges.
• "Typical Day" shows promise as an educational tool for promoting attitude change.
• Further research is needed to assess the long-term impact on attitudes and behaviors.