Video Game Design

  1. User Experience and Interface Design
    1. Player Psychology
      1. Motivation Theory
        1. Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation
          1. Self-Determination Theory
            1. Flow Theory
            2. Player Types and Preferences
              1. Cognitive Load Management
                1. Emotional Design
                2. User Interface Design
                  1. UI Design Principles
                    1. Information Architecture
                      1. Visual Hierarchy
                        1. Readability and Accessibility
                          1. Diegetic vs Non-Diegetic UI
                            1. Responsive Design
                            2. User Experience Design
                              1. Player Journey Mapping
                                1. Onboarding Design
                                  1. Tutorial Systems
                                    1. Progressive Disclosure
                                      1. Error Prevention and Recovery
                                      2. Feedback Systems
                                        1. Visual Feedback
                                          1. Audio Feedback
                                            1. Haptic Feedback
                                              1. Immediate vs Delayed Feedback
                                                1. Feedback Loops
                                                2. Accessibility Design
                                                  1. Visual Accessibility
                                                    1. Auditory Accessibility
                                                      1. Motor Accessibility
                                                        1. Cognitive Accessibility
                                                          1. Universal Design Principles

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                                                        6. Narrative Design and Storytelling

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                                                        8. Game Feel and Polish