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Very very little sneak peek from the working prototype! This is how you choose elements for your character!

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We have presented the first outcomes of WEARPG at MindTrek’16. Read the paper from here.

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Are curious about how preliminary user tests went? See that funny video :) See the results of user test and analysis here!

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Graduate Pre-application | DESIGN LAB | Koç University

(Applicable for both BA or MA degree holders.)

Koç University’s Design Lab is working on wearable devices aiming at increasing Table-Top Role-Playing Game Experience. This study is based on constructive design research and had already conducted user centered design phases. The first outcomes of the project about the user preferences will be published in Academic MindTrek ‘16. We are looking for a candidate for our product development based MA and PhD in Design Program to work in this project.

The accepted candidate will:

Work on the development of a customizable arm-worn device set

Will investigate data transmission availability between single sensor modules

Investigate how movement-based game can be supported by wearable gadgets

Investigage impact of movement-based game play on long-term narrative based games

Work in collaboration with a PhD Candidate in interaction and game design

Conduct player experience studies with the help of a research psychologist

During the post-grad education, successful students may meet outstanding universities and labs which we have relationships such as Carnegie Mellon University and Chalmers Institute of Technology.

More information including application requirements and benefits are published on the website for the Design, Technology and Society Graduate Program and the information page for MA/MDes/PhD applicants on our website. The project Wearable Devices for Role Playing Games should be selected in the application form.

The following requirements apply to this project:

BA or MA degree preferably in Game Design, Computer Science or Electronics Engineering

Experience in hardware like Arduino, Rasberry Pi etc.

Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00

Financial Aid:

Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for qualified candidates, through Koç University and/or externally funded research projects. Decisions regarding a candidate’s suitability for financial aid will be made on an individual basis .

If you are found eligible for financial aid, these rates will apply.

Proof of English language proficiency:

TOEFL: IBT min. 80, CBT min. 213, PBT min. 550

ÜDS: min. 87

KPDS: min. 87

IELTS: min. 6.5

Standardized tests:

ALES: min. 80 equally weighted (EA)

GRE: min. 685/154 Quantitative (for non-Turkish citizens)

Important Dates:

2016 Fall ALES applications: 10.10.2016

2016 Fall ALES Exam Date: 18.12.2016

Deadline for submission of all application documents: 25.01.2017

Exam Date: 30.01.2017

Click here for Application form.

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Playtesting the WEARPG. Participants seem happy :)

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First prototype of the character sheet! (We may not have one when the game is on air)

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(Applicable for both BA or MA degree holders.)

Koç University’s Design Lab is working on wearable devices aiming at increasing Table-Top Role-Playing Game Experience. This study is based on constructive design research and had already conducted user centered design phases. The first outcomes of the project about the user preferences will be published in Academic MindTrek ‘16. We are looking for a candidate for our product development based MA and PhD in Design Program to work in this project. 

The accepted candidate will:

Work in collaboration with a PhD Candidate in interaction design for the fashionable design of the wearable device

Work on styles which combines technology and fashion

Study on how fantasy world styles may cast light on the fashion-driven technology

Conduct research on user-centered fashion design methods with the help of a research psychologist

During the post-grad education, successful students may meet outstanding universities and labs which we have relationships such as Carnegie Mellon University and Chalmers Institute of Technology.

More information including application requirements and benefits are published on the website for the Design, Technology and Society Graduate Program and the information page for MA/MDes/PhD applicants on our website. The project Wearable Devices for Role Playing Games should be selected in the application form.

The following requirements apply to this project:

BA or MA degree preferably in Industrial Product Design or Fashion Design

Experience in fashion design

Minimum GPA of 3.00/4.00

Financial Aid:

Scholarships and funding opportunities are available for qualified candidates, through Koç University and/or externally funded research projects. Decisions regarding a candidate’s suitability for financial aid will be made on an individual basis .

If you are found eligible for financial aid, these rates will apply.

Proof of English language proficiency:

TOEFL: IBT min. 80, CBT min. 213, PBT min. 550

ÜDS: min. 87

KPDS: min. 87

IELTS: min. 6.5

Standardized tests:

ALES: min. 80 equally weighted (EA)

GRE: min. 685/154 Quantitative (for non-Turkish citizens)

Important Dates:

2016 Fall ALES applications: 10.10.2016

2016 Fall ALES Exam Date: 18.12.2016

Exam Date: 30 January 2017

Deadline for submission of all application documents: 25 January , 2017

Click here for Application form.

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Moments from Fantastic Wearable Devices Design Workshop

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Project: Fantastic Wearable Devices

Main Concept and Coordination: Oğuz Turan Buruk - PhD Researcher Principal Investigator: Prof. Oğuzhan Özcan Team: İdil Bostan, İsmet Melih Özbeyli   

Pen and Paper Role Playing Games (PnPRPG) are the games in which players assume the role of their avatar and played relying on verbal communications in a social environment usually without using any digital artifact. However, several research investigates the usage of computer-assisted devices in such social games which are not meant to be played by the support of technology. One of the technologies which is used in this area is wearable technologies.Therefore, in this study, we aim at understanding the ways to use the wearable devices in such gaming context to design and develop them. 

The study is in the Game Design phase. The first step for comprehending the environment and devices’ role was conducting a participatory design workshop. 25 participants consisting PnPRPG Gamers, Game Masters, Cosplayers, Interaction Designers and Jewelry Designers took part in the workshop. Our workshop resulted in 5 different device concepts and our analysis on these devices are pending to be published.  According to the results of this workshop we designed a new Game System with a code name WEARPG. You can keep scrolling for more details. We even tested this system with 15 players and got first insights. Our insights told us that it was not a bad job ;) You can read the results here.  Moreover, now we have a working prototype. Very soon, you will see it in action. Wanna little sneak peek? Than go there!