Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification

Nikolche Vasilevski; James R. Birt

doi:10.1007/978-981-32-9582-7_6

Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification

Nikolche Vasilevski, James R. Birt

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Abstract

Studies suggest that augmented reality and game mechanics can lead to increase sense of place. This is important as sense of place provides many benefits ranging from personal place significance, to increase interest and stewardship at the place. These benefits combined can lead to enhancement of an offered service. Therefore, the question asked in this research is how to effectively design an experience using these emerging technologies and optimize for successful outcomes? In this study we outline the design and development process of a pervasive mobile application solution using design science research methodology guidelines to answer this question. Specifically, the application solution replicates a human guide and narration experience in the exhibition of indigenous artworks in a university place by integrating augmented reality, micro location, audio and enhancement through gamification service to increase engagement and experience value. We present observation result data from the first iteration of the design science research methodology by analyzing qualitative usability testing of the application by expert stakeholders. The results indicate that the performance usability of the app is satisfactory, and it provides solid base for the next iteration of the development process.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance
Subtitle of host publication	Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings
Editors	Anjum Naweed, Lorelle Bowditch, Cyle Sprick
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Pages	77-92
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	978-981-32-9582-7
ISBN (Print)	978-981-32-9581-0
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9582-7_6
Publication status	Published - 6 Aug 2019
Event	Australasian Simulation Congress 2019 - Gold Coast, Australia Duration: 2 Sep 2019 → 5 Sep 2019 Conference number: 3rd https://www.simulationcongress.com/

Publication series

Name	Communications in Computer and Information Science
Publisher	Springer
Volume	1067
ISSN (Print)	1865-0929

Conference

Conference	Australasian Simulation Congress 2019
Abbreviated title	ASC
Country	Australia
City	Gold Coast
Period	2/09/19 → 5/09/19
Other	The Simulation Australasia Board and 2019 Australasian Simulation Congress Organising Committee warmly invite you to join us at the Gold Coast Convention Centre for the 2019 Australasian Simulation Congress. The 2019 Australasian Simulation Congress will explore the theme of Balance and Disruption. The ASC took a break for 2018, but we are back bigger and better for ASC 2019 – mark September 2nd – 5th in your diary. Building on the success of the last Congress, and with the continued efforts of our marvellous volunteers, staff, Convenors and Board, and the extensive plans already in place, the 2019 Australasian Simulation Congress is shaping up to be an outstanding event! To join us, we invite you to share your research, demonstrate your wares and connect with like-minded simulation developers and users around the world.
Internet address	https://www.simulationcongress.com/

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4 Invited talk
2 Oral presentation

Augmenting the Classroom
James Birt (Speaker) & Nikolche Vasilevski (Speaker)
8 Nov 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
Analysing construction student experiences of mobile mixed reality enhanced learning in virtual and augmented reality environments
James Birt (Speaker)
4 Dec 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Applied uses of Mixed Reality - Hands on experience for the AUSTRADE - Film, Fly, Experience Australia Competition Winners
James Birt (Speaker) & Nikolche Vasilevski (Speaker)
26 Jul 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk

3 Citations
2 Conference contribution
1 Article

Analysing construction student experiences of mobile mixed reality enhanced learning in virtual and augmented reality environments
Vasilevski, N. & Birt, J. R., 16 Jan 2020, In : Research in Learning Technology. 28, p. 1-23 23 p., 2329.
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Optimizing Augmented Reality Outcomes in a Gamified Place Experience Application through Design Science Research
Vasilevski, N., Brand, J. E. & Birt, J. R., 14 Nov 2019, VRCAI '19 Proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Virtual-Reality Continuum and its Applications in Industry. Spencer, S. N. (ed.). New York: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), 2 p. 52
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Analysing micro-location beacon gamification: Scenarios, types and characteristics
Vasilevski, N., Brand, J. E. & Birt, J. R., 4 Dec 2018, Proceedings of the 30th Australian Computer-Human Interaction Conference (OzCHI 2018). Morrison, A., Buchanan, G., Waycott, J., Billinghurst, M., Stevenson, D., Choi, JH-J., Billinghurst, M., Kelly, R., McKay, D. & Lugmayr, A. (eds.). New York: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), p. 484-489 6 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › Research › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus)

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Vasilevski, N., & Birt, J. R. (2019). Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification. In A. Naweed, L. Bowditch, & C. Sprick (Eds.), Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance: Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings (pp. 77-92). (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 1067). Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9582-7_6

Vasilevski, Nikolche ; Birt, James R. / Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification. Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance: Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings. editor / Anjum Naweed ; Lorelle Bowditch ; Cyle Sprick. Singapore : Springer, 2019. pp. 77-92 (Communications in Computer and Information Science).

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Vasilevski, N & Birt, JR 2019, Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification. in A Naweed, L Bowditch & C Sprick (eds), Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance: Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol. 1067, Springer, Singapore, pp. 77-92, Australasian Simulation Congress 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, 2/09/19. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9582-7_6

Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification. / Vasilevski, Nikolche ; Birt, James R.

Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance: Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings. ed. / Anjum Naweed; Lorelle Bowditch; Cyle Sprick. Singapore : Springer, 2019. p. 77-92 (Communications in Computer and Information Science; Vol. 1067).

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Vasilevski N , Birt JR. Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification. In Naweed A, Bowditch L, Sprick C, editors, Intersections in Simulation and Gaming: Disruption and Balance: Third Australasian Simulation Congress, ASC 2019, Gold Coast, Australia, September 2–5, 2019, Proceedings. Singapore: Springer. 2019. p. 77-92. (Communications in Computer and Information Science). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-32-9582-7_6

Towards Optimizing Place Experience using Design Science Research and Augmented Reality Gamification

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Analysing construction student experiences of mobile mixed reality enhanced learning in virtual and augmented reality environments

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