Duke University and Avia Games Embark on Cognitive Research Study

Award-winning mobile gaming developer Avia Games is working alongside Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering and the Duke Product Lab on a new research initiative on the potential for mobile skill-based games to impact both cognitive engagement and healthy aging.

From now through May this year, a Duke engineering student Product Lab team is set to conduct structured student-led interviews and research synthesis.

The group will analyze player trends and behavior in Solitaire Clash, with the results from the study allowing for better contextualization of player perspectives and trends. 

Vickie Yanjuan Chen, CEO and Founder, Avia, said the following:

“Avia is excited to collaborate with Duke University’s renowned Pratt School of Engineering’s Product Lab to study cognitive engagement and player behavior in aging populations.

Working with Duke allows us to deepen our understanding of our player community while supporting thoughtful, research-driven conversations.”

Anna Wilson, Executive in Residence at Duke University’s Pratt School of Engineering, also said the following:

“Education in product development is most impactful when it mirrors real-world practice and mentorship, so partnering with an established company such as Avia brings an exciting and valuable learning experience to our students.

Our goal is to conduct meaningful research and game-design prototyping that contributes to a better understanding of interactive social play and engagement in aging.” 

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