Research

Ground your digital creations by referencing or being inspired by details from the real world.

Methods

Internet Search

• Use internet search engines to discover information and images related to your game idea.
• Take notes and copy links into a document or notebook.
• Browse content posted in social media groups or on video sharing platforms.
• Collect images and save them in a mood board.

Library

• Checkout and read books in your local library.
• Libraries also offer digital copies and audio books.

Field Trips

• Can be local or foreign travel.
• Site see and take photographs.
• People watch and observe daily life.

Interview

• Choose someone you’d like to design a game for.
• Interview people about their lives, thoughts, feelings.
• Ask questions on daily life, leisure, interests, hopes, needs, fears.

Shadowing

• Accompany someone as they go about their day.
• Observe discreetly and without interference.
• Take notes, record audio & video, log how long they spend on each activity.

Research Best Practices:

• Set a time limit. ~20 minutes.
• Try best to always continue your research outward. Avoid circling.