Space Design in Digital Games within the Perspective of Interior Architecture
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Space design in digital games, interior architecture principles, player experience, virtual reality (VR), artificial intelligence (AI) technologiesAbstract
Space design in digital games is a critical element that directly affects the atmosphere, story and player experience. This study aims to analyze space design in digital games from an interior architecture perspective. The research examines how the perception of space is shaped in virtual worlds, how interior architecture principles are applied to digital games, and how these designs affect the player experience. The study covers the theoretical foundations, practical examples and future potential of space design in digital games. Space design shapes players' emotional responses, behavior and engagement with the game world. While there are many similarities between physical and virtual spaces, an important difference is that virtual spaces can be designed independently of the constraints of the physical world. In conclusion; Space design in digital games has a realistic, functional and impressive relationship with the principles of interior architecture.
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