Improving The game Development process
About
Nunara is an AI-powered web tool transforming content creation for gaming, film, and digital media. Integrating pre-visualization, project management, and automated asset generation into one seamless tool, Nunara streamlines workflows, reduces production time, and lowers costs. Designed for both indie creators and large studios, it empowers teams to focus on creativity while efficiently handling complex production processes.
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What was looking for?
Nunara was interested in learning more about how game developers could use the tool, what features they would like to see, and what parts of the process could be more efficient. ​
Study Overview
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This study aims to evaluate the usability of Nunara’s character development process of their AI web tool for game developers and provide actionable recommendations to enhance user experience. Our study focused on understanding how users interact with the tool, identifying pain points, and suggesting improvements.
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Research Questions
How intuitive is Nunara’s character development process?
What challenges do first-time users face when generating characters for games?
What parts of the character development process can be made more efficient?
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Methods
Participants
n = 6
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Participants were recruited through Nunara and through the University of Washington's Slack channels.
Data Collected
Findings
Thematic analysis was used to analyze qualitative data.​
Features need more context
Lack of signifiers and feedback
Users want better organization
System Usability Scale (SUS) Score
Recommendations for Nunara
Add tooltips and descriptors to icons and buttons to reduce user confusion between various feature options.
Include visual indicators by incorporating different component states to communicate the status of different interactive elements.
Introduce filtering, sorting, and folder options for users to personally customize their experience, improve navigation, and collaboration. This is especially important for the mood board and the chat function.