Create an engaging and interactive onboarding experience for new employees at Fontys ICT, with the freedom to approach it as either a web/media app or an immersive game-like experience.

Fontys ICT aims to provide a warm welcome and comprehensive onboarding process for new employees, guiding them through the organization’s culture, facilities, and essential information. The envisioned solution is an interactive app or game-like experience that progressively unlocks content and features as the employee’s start date approaches.

The core objectives are to create a sense of excitement, facilitate familiarization with the Fontys ICT environment, and ensure a smooth transition into the new role. While a traditional web/media app approach is a viable option, students are encouraged to explore the potential of transforming this concept into an immersive game-like experience using game development technologies.

Regardless of the chosen medium, the onboarding journey could incorporate elements such as:

  • A countdown to the employee’s official start date
  • A welcome video message from the CEO, Frens
  • An interactive tour of Fontys ICT’s various buildings and facilities
  • Introductions to key personnel, including the leadership team and project managers
  • Progressive unlocking of essential information and resources, tailored to the employee’s pre-start and early-start needs
  • Blogs and insights into various topics, such as curricula, examination committees, semester evaluations, and more

However, if approached as a game-like experience, students could explore mechanics and narratives that gamify the onboarding process. For example, the new employee could embark on a quest to prepare for their first day, unlocking new areas and resources as they progress through missions and challenges. The goal would be to create an engaging and memorable introduction to Fontys ICT while imparting crucial information.

Scope and Requirements

  • must cater to new employees joining Fontys ICT
  • should provide a warm welcome and facilitate a smooth transition into the organization
  • could progressively unlock content and features as the employee’s start date approaches
  • could also restrict to a single onboarding game-like experience, instead of the entire process

Starting Resources

  • access to Fontys ICT branding and assets
  • existing onboarding information and materials

Expected Deliverables

  • Design Document (of explored prototype)
  • Trailer or gameplay video
  • Source code and assets (git repo)
  • Advice and handover instructions