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Customer involvement in the game development process
Customer involvement in the game development process

Author(s): Kaja Prystupa-Rządca, Justyna Starostka
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Economy
Published by: Fundacja Upowszechniająca Wiedzę i Naukę "Cognitione"
Keywords: user involvement; game industry; new product development

Summary/Abstract: The creative industry is a fast developing sector of economy in many countries. Growing competition in this area has led many companies to implement strategy of users' involvement in product development in order to deliver products that are more aligned with customers’ needs. On the other hand, the attempt to align the customers’ expectations with artistic creativity may create tensions. Therefore, the aim of the research is to examine the methods of users’ involvement in product development and real impact of the users on project design. The obtained findings are based on two-year qualitative research project conducted in game development companies.

  • Issue Year: 11/2015
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 43-66
  • Page Count: 23
  • Language: English