This research project introduces and evaluates concepts of remote togetherness as well as design patterns for remote social interaction. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the demand for software that enhances remote togetherness. Inspired by board games, we designed a prototype with rules of interactions around a shared space and conducted a qualitative study evaluating its effectiveness in bridging the remote social gap.
We now propose a set of guidelines anyone can use to design remote multiplayer applications promoting togetherness, social connection and engagement. We further apply these guidelines to a variety of concepts to demonstrate their application outside of games.
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