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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…

5 min readJul 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.

6 min readAug 29, 2022

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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…

5 min readJul 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…

7 min readApr 3, 2021

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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…

7 min readJun 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…

11 min readSep 24, 2020

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Gamification & Design Thinking

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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

7 min readMar 22, 2020

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Validating Assumptions

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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

6 min readJan 27, 2020

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

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Melinda Jacobs

Melinda Jacobs

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

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