Realising Playful by Design in practice
March 20, 2023
By Kruakae Pothong, Sonia Livingstone and Angela Colvert The Digital Futures Commission’s research on play in the digital world shows that, when it comes to »
Category: Play
Follow how our research has unfolded from 2020 to 2023 and gain an snapshot of our findings across the play, data and innovation research streams.
Understanding kids in the metaverse
August 1, 2022
By Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong The “metaverse” represents the next generation internet, promising richer, more immersive 3D experience and more seamless conversion of physical »
“Playful by Design” goes to Paris!
May 23, 2022
By Kruakae Pothong and Sonia Livingstone Our “Playful by Design” principles – the primary output of the Digital Futures Commission’s applied research to realise children’s »
What works for children’s play in a digital world and what needs to change?
April 25, 2022
By Kruakae Pothong & Sonia Livingstone Children have the right to play (Article 31, UNCRC) and this right applies in both physical and digital environments. »
Are children’s lives all fun and games? No. So, we call for Playful by Design
February 7, 2022
By Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong This year’s Safer Internet Day theme on 8 February is “All fun and games? Exploring respect and relationships online,” »
Let’s play! Putting Playful by Design into practice
January 10, 2022
By Kruakae Pothong and Sonia Livingstone Did you have a playful Christmas? The year 2021 was the year of Playful by Design at the Digital »
Free play in Minecraft: What does it look like?
December 20, 2021
By Jane Mavoa The Digital Futures Commission recently launched its Playful by Design: Free Play in a Digital World report. Alongside insights from children, the »
How does Playful by Design work in practice? The case of Fortnite
December 13, 2021
By Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong “Digital technology connects … physical and virtual spaces, creating both local and global digital playgrounds. Some of these spaces »
What is meant by “by design”?
December 6, 2021
By Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong Design and (human) values are inseparable; together, they shape human possibilities and people’s life outcomes. “Design is the human »
The child’s right to play in a digital world: what does this mean and how can we realise it?
November 22, 2021
By Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong UNCRC (Article 31) requires that “States Parties recognise the right of the child to rest and leisure, to engage in play »
Why does free play matter in a digital world?
November 15, 2021
by Sonia Livingstone and Kruakae Pothong Imagine school break time. Released from lessons, the children rush outside. They run, jump, shriek. There’s talking, laughter, whispered »
The DFC Launch Event: Playful by Design
November 9, 2021
The Digital Futures Commission (DFC) has just launched ‘Playful by Design: Free play in a digital world.’ The report looks at a crucial important aspect of children’s development – free play »