Metis
Senior Thesis Project - 2024
Project Goal
Highlighting marginalized gamers in esports
The video game community and industry are male-dominated since women are not highlighted and shown often in the gaming world. The lack of representation for women in gaming and esports is often seen because of exclusivity, misogyny, and stereotypes in today’s video game age. Since gaming is male-dominated, there is not a completely safe space for women to feel comfortable or even highlighted within the community.
Thesis question
How might an application of user experience design allow me to create exposure and a safe space inclusive of marginalized genders who compete in Esports?
Competitive Analysis
While VLR.gg and HLTV both have real-time updates and engaging community features, they both are difficult to navigate and it may be difficult to access information.
