Evaluation of a pervasive game for domestic energy engagement among teenagers

Gustafsson, Anton; Katzeff, Cecilia; Bång, Magnus

doi:10.1145/1658866.1658873

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“…The rationale behind this is the problem that the motivation to reduce one's fuel consumption might initially be quite high, but can also easily diminish over time. Gamification has shown to be able to motivate people over a longer period of time, most prominently for sports or health applications, but also, for example, for domestic energy engagement [22]. More specifically, this could mean a shift from conveying the fuel consumption in a "neutral" way towards a display that emphasizes the progress the driver makes towards a fuel-efficient driving style, e.g.…”

Section: General Design Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient driving

Hammerschmidt

Hermann

2017

Displays

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In this paper, we propose to make use of an auditory fuel efficiency display as means to support car drivers in adopting an energy-efficient driving style. We report on the development of the EcoSonic system as a platform for evaluating such displays and present five design approaches to guide their realization. In a study with 30 participants, we evaluated two prototype auditory displays against the baseline of visual-only eco-driving feedback in a within-subject study. Our selected designs are described in full detail. Key findings include a significantly reduced fuel consumption as well as lower engine speeds compared to the visual display. Furthermore, questionnaire analysis results confirm that the auditory conditions are less obtrusive and also seem to allow a more subconscious processing and comprehension of the provided information. Finally, we have found that the affectiveness of the display design seems to have a positive impact on its perceived helpfulness and the ability to absorb its information subconsciously.

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Section: General Design Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient driving

Hammerschmidt

Hermann

2017

Displays

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“…Video games have also been developed where sensor data is used as input to gameplay. For instance, Gustafsson et al [19] present an energy conservation game for mobile phones that collects data from an electric power meter in the home. The game involves missions and competition between households to encourage users to behave in particular ways (e.g.…”

Section: Game Based Approachesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Squeezy Green Balls

Jennett

Iacovides

Cox

et al. 2016

Proceedings of the 2016 Annual Symposium on Computer-Human Interaction in Play

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We need collective action to tackle global warming. However, research shows that people switch off from being concerned about the environment because they are often too busy, or fail to appreciate their ability to make a difference. An alternative approach is to run campaigns that are able to engage large numbers of people and engender feelings of concern and empowerment. This could then kick-start a range of pro-environmental habits. We present the development and evaluation of a playful installation that aimed to attract attention, and stimulate discussion about environmental issues amongst university staff and students. The first prototype was shown to successfully attract people to engage and interact with the installation. The second prototype was deployed in-the-wild, over the course of a week. We evaluated the extent to which the installation was successful at attracting attention, and in encouraging people to interact with it, to reflect on their habits and to discuss environmental issues with others. We found the Green Ball Kiosk was a fun way to raise discussions about green issues, to encourage the adoption of new environmentally friendly behaviours and to prompt people to maintain existing ones. We suggest that interactive installations such as this can be effective at promoting awareness and generating a 'social buzz' about environmental topics when exhibited as a temporary installation.

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“…Recently, the use of interactive technologies for sustainability purposes has attracted an increasing attention from the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) community [12,13]. This includes using interactive technologies for providing environmental information, such as electricity use, visible for providing feedback [14,15,16], and using persuasive techniques such as competition, goal setting, social comparisons, self monitoring, praise, etc. to change behaviour towards sustainability [17].…”

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confidence: 99%

The EcoPanel - designing for reflection on greener grocery shopping practices

Bohné¹,

Zapico²,

Katzeff³

2015

Advances in Computer Science Research

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Abstract-While the purchases of organic food are increasing rapidly, it accounts for only a small fraction of the total consumption, and there is still a big gap between consumer values awareness and the actual consumption. This article explores how detailed personal feedback could help the households to gain insight and reflect on their consumption, the text presents the design process of developing a prototype, the EcoPanel, in collaboration with a major player on the food retail market. Based on the access to detailed tracking of purchase data, the aim of the design was to provide relevant feedback to facilitate for reflection on the user's own food choices. The design prototype is intended to serve as an instrument for insight and reflection and to bring unconscious aspects of grocery shopping to conscious awareness. Following a research through design approach, this article describes the interdependent steps in designing the EcoPanel and design decisions playing a role for users' critical reflection of their food choice practices. It discusses the intention of each module in providing insight. Finally, we discuss how a social practice perspective may be useful for identifying fruitful future research into the design for more sustainable grocery shopping practices

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Evaluation of a pervasive game for domestic energy engagement among teenagers

Cited by 121 publications

References 7 publications

EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient driving

EcoSonic: Auditory peripheral monitoring of fuel consumption for fuel-efficient driving

Squeezy Green Balls

The EcoPanel - designing for reflection on greener grocery shopping practices

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