Plastic Paparazzi

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Plastic Paparazzi
Plastic Paparazzi

• Darren Delaye
• Tina Lamers
• Anne Marie Piper
• Jerry Yu

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How do kids play with dolls?

• Like to show off
• Use of found objects
• Packaging, environment integrated into play
• Mixing of media
• Physical dolls with TV

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How do COLLEGE kids play with dolls?

• Play is subversive and risqué
• Dress, undress
• Mix accessories
• Still want to show off
• Take lots of pictures
• Different poses, outfits, accessories

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Prototype

• Pictures for research became our concept
• Post provocative photos of dolls with a caption
  fitting daily themed contest
• Roles
• Moderator
• Photo submitters
• Visitors

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Plastic Paparazzi Website
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User Feedback

• I checked the site for fun in class hoping that
  someone left an interesting commentI dont need
  a prize, looking at what other people submitted
  is reward in itself.

Ive gotta see this -Darrens friend, in route
to bathroom for photo shoot Its a good idea
because its left of center and allows you to be
creative.
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Iteration

• POV shift
• From material reward to intrinsic motivation for
  participation
• Submissions and voting open to public
• Site presentation
• Gave credit for photos
• Made it easier to vote
• Articulated point of game and how to play
• Role of moderator
• How much control over game?

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Next Steps

• Build community around game
• Dorm contests
• Smooth contest cycle
• Allow others to be moderators
• Public and private contests
• Contest variations
• Best caption for given picture