Theoretical Study in Interior Design-Based Online Game Which Raised The Concept of Edutainment in Common Society

Abstract

Time flies so fast, as it is characterized by the development of technology in various aspects of life. One of the influences seen in the games sector that raised up in the community is shifting from traditional games to a technology-based games that we know as online gaming. Supported by advanced technology, people's lives are made easier and more affordable in communicating especially in internet access. This is also what makes the development of online games more vibrant in the lives of people, especially the younger generation. Online games have a variety of themes. This study will discuss online games based on interior design. It is expected that with this research, it can be seen the suitability of interior design theories on interior-based online game that raised the concept of edutainment in the common society. By knowing the positive and negative impacts that exist, it is expected in the future that this research can help improving the aspects that need to be considered in interior design based online games. Furthermore, it also can provide a positive impact and reduce the negative impact for its users that will increase the understanding of common society towards general design in overall and interior design theory in particular.