Student research project
Designing games about circadian rhythms
Making daily biological timing something people can explore.
The question
Could a game help people explore circadian rhythms and understand the consequences of everyday timing choices? An engaging experience needs to remain scientifically careful as well as playable.
The project
Design and evaluate a focused game or interactive prototype about circadian health. The project connects science communication with game design, asking how mechanics and feedback can support understanding without oversimplifying the science.
What you will do
- Define an audience and learning objective grounded in scientific evidence.
- Prototype and iterate on a bounded experience, documenting design choices and implementation.
- Evaluate usability or understanding through an appropriate study, subject to participant approvals.
Possible scope
A thesis or engineering project could span design, implementation and evaluation. A shorter placement could test a specific mechanic or improve an existing prototype. Game design, HCI, programming or educational design experience is useful.
How to apply
Send a short motivation, CV, relevant skills, preferred project, dates, format and location. Mention external funding. Contact Prof. Manuel Spitschan using the address below.
Location, timing and scope are agreed with the supervisor; availability depends on capacity and the work involved.