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Meaningful Choices Epic Meaning & Calling
Description
Giving users meaningful choices that impact the outcome of a mini-game or experience.
The Meaningful Choices technique can be a powerful way to engage users and drive behavior by creating a sense of empowerment, engagement, personalization, exploration, and learning. By providing users with choices that are relevant and meaningful to them, designers can create a more engaging and satisfying experience that encourages continued use and loyalty.
Benefits
- Empowerment
- Engagement
- Personalization
- Exploration
- Learning
Examples
- Fitbit Leaderboard
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Cons
Pros
- Empowerment: Users feel more in control and invested in their experience, which can increase motivation and engagement.
- Personalization: By tailoring choices to individual preferences, the experience can feel more relevant and personalized.
- Exploration: Users are encouraged to explore different options and paths within the experience, which can make the experience feel more dynamic and engaging.
- Learning: The process of making meaningful choices can be a learning experience, helping users better understand their preferences and goals.
- Satisfaction: When users feel like they have made a meaningful choice, they may feel a sense of satisfaction that reinforces their positive feelings about the experience.
Cons
- Overwhelming: Too many choices can be overwhelming and make the experience feel confusing or frustrating.
- Time-consuming: Providing meaningful choices can be time-consuming for designers, especially if the choices are highly personalized.
- Disappointment: If users feel like their choices don’t matter or don’t lead to meaningful outcomes, they may feel disappointed or frustrated.
- Complexity: Meaningful choices can add complexity to the experience, which can make it more difficult for users to understand or navigate.
- Paralysis: In some cases, having too many choices can lead to decision paralysis, where users struggle to make a choice at all.
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