Publications:
Living Journal
Played-in: an introduction to the power of play
Play, as a concept, a design tool, and an experience, is vital in understanding ourselves and the world around us.
Larp culture, the art of playing with others
How people create shared worlds through play, character and collaboration in live action role-play (larps).
Empire LRP and the civics of large-scale larps
A large-scale live action role-playing game where thousands of players shape a shared world through politics, play and social dynamics.
Foldit, playing games to solve real-world scientific problems
Gaming to contribute to research through collective problem-solving and shared experimentation.
Tetris, rewiring the mind after trauma
Investigating Tetris and its role in trauma therapy and the psychology behind the classic puzzle game.
Study of the meaning and purpose of art
An informal investigation of what it means to be an artist today.
As if: the complex mechanisms of pretend play
Investigating how pretend play creates shared worlds and imaginary situations, using imagination and social dynamics to shape human interaction.
Quipu: a three-dimensional writing system
A writing system that uses knotted strings and was used by ancient South American civilisations.
Doll play and the human mind
Explore how doll play shapes imagination, empathy and cognition. A look at how humans think through objects and pretend play.
The Story Behind the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
The history of Day of the Dead, from ancient rituals to contemporary celebrations.
Offerings to the Dead: Meaning, Ritual and Memory
How offerings to the dead help us remember, honour and relate to those who are no longer present.
Play Boundaries: Transgression and Rule-Breaking in Play
Discover transgression and boundaries of play, and how play allows us to explore boundaries, challenge norms and experiment with behaviour.
Scaling presential (in-person) play and the social limits of trust
Explore how in-person games change as groups grow, from trust and communication to structure and systems.
Study: Reimagining Education Through Students' Eyes
A study that integrates participatory education to address challenges in primary education in rural Jalisco, Mexico.