Tag: Fitness

Reflect: (Recall, ponder, and articulate)

            The process for creating a game was not easy. The hardest part of the entire process was coming up with the idea for the game itself as I wanted something that would be applicable for life after the Masters program. After deciding on the subject matter, I was able to take the idea and run with it. I hit a major roadblock when one of the technologies that was a basis for the game, HP Reveal, had been discontinued by the company. This caused me to reflect on other ways in which I could make the game work, and possibly even improve it. Without having augmented reality as an option, I was able to delve more deeply into the game itself, while still leaving the possibility of future incorporation. I am extremely excited and proud of how my XD prototype turned out. 

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Inquire: (Seek information and provide ideas through questioning)

            In attempting to find out a directly profitable client, in addition to the average user, I have come up with multiple options for how my game could be marketable. The first idea that I came up with is having gyms use the game as a form of orientation to new members. Since it is in the form of a game, as well as being visual, it is more appealing to its members than verbally telling them or providing them with a packet of information. Another option I considered is providing a link to the game through a QR code. This could be useful for supplement companies in particular who could put it either on the inside lid of their product, or the back of it. By encouraging good form they are not only improving their company’s image but also helping to ensure that their customer prevents injury which, in turn, means they will be able to continue buying their products. I hope to see if there is a possibility of my local gym implementing my game as a pilot to receive feedback for improvement.

Suggest: (Introduce ideas for improvement of CURRENT iteration)

            The current iteration of Form to Fit can be improved primarily through more graphic work. In the game’s initial development, I tried to customize as many of the screens as possible and alter the character design to reflect what was happening. Due to the sheer volume of screens and options I included I was unable to alter the character designs as much as I would have liked. Including a wider variety of ending screens is also a possible enhancement to the current iteration as I tried to simplify it as much as possible to streamline the overall ending message.

Elevate: (Raise to a higher degree of purpose in FUTURE iterations)

            For future iterations of Form to Fit I would like to develop more instructional workout videos further increasing the overall size of the video library. I would also like to create the augmented reality portion that was initially conceptualized. The trigger images for the augmented reality, as well as QR links to the videos, would be placed at local gyms, parks, and fitness centers. Having the videos play directly within the game would also be a major upgrade as that is not currently possible in Adobe XD.