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Navigating AI’s potential: 5 considerations for product design

We’re in an age where artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and more powerful and accessible than ever. This shift is reshaping how…

Jul 3, 2023

A small yellow robot toy with little wheels and bright eyes in the dusk on a table.

Jul 3, 2023

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The dangers of ‘Engagement’ as an untethered KPI

I hear one word more than any others in my day-to-day gamification work: engagement.

Aug 29, 2022

A person’s arm is outstretched and is holding a compass in front of a scenic view of sand, mountains, and shrubbery in the backgound.

Aug 29, 2022

Why trust is important and how to (re)build it.

Trust. It's arguably at the center of everything we do. Whether it's trust in ourselves, our peers, our communities, or any of the…

Jul 28, 2021

A closeup picture of the word Trust on a United States dollar.

Jul 28, 2021

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What can designers learn from game storytelling?

Storytelling is universal. It’s a human trait that we have practiced for over 40,000 years. It is how we process the way the world works…

Apr 3, 2021

A book that is open.

Apr 3, 2021

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UX Collective

Gamification: are we really enhancing or just manipulating?

Yes, we, as a society, are talking about ethics, but, like many things, we need to be talking about it more. This rings especially true in…

Jun 22, 2021

3 people sitting next to a computer screen pointing at the screen and discussing the content.

Jun 22, 2021

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The Startup

Gamification & Design Thinking

Before we get started, I’m going to be upfront with you. I think both of these terms, Gamification and Design Thinking are utterly hyped…

Sep 24, 2020

Gamification & Design Thinking

Sep 24, 2020

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The Startup

Validating Assumptions

“Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in a while, or the light won’t come in.” — Isaac Asimov

Mar 22, 2020

Validating Assumptions

Mar 22, 2020

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The Startup

Secrets to successful growth: Clearly communicating your vision and trusting your team.

How to embrace your new role in your growing business

Jan 27, 2020

Secrets to successful growth: Clearly communicating your vision and trusting your team.

Jan 27, 2020

Melinda Jacobs

Melinda Jacobs

Geek interested in organization psychology, gamification, & the impact of technology. CPO @ Mindstone & Gamification Expert @ Subatomic 🏳️‍🌈

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