This episode explores how the practice of gamification aims to enhance user motivation. We take a look at the elements of gamification in Forest, a focus and productivity app.

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Sources mentioned:

Kim, B (2015) ‘The popularity of gamification in the mobile and social era’, Library Technology Reports, 51(2):5-9.

Sailer M, Hense J, Mandl H and Klevers M (2013) ‘Psychological Perspectives on Motivation through Gamification’, Interaction Design and Architecture(s)Journal (19):28-37.

Nina D'Souza