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Senior Gamification Designer

Dirk van Diepen

The Netherlands

Key Thematics

  • Development Strategy
  • Design Implementation
  • AI-empowered workforce

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Dirk van Diepen

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Dirk van Diepen

About Dirk

“Engagement becomes sustainable when design evolves from a collection of features into a cohesive system.”

Dirk is a Senior Gamification Designer based in the Netherlands. He masters the craft of weaving together game mechanics into cohesive systems, creating designs that drive long-lasting user engagement.

Within The Octalysis Group, Dirk works with global organizations, leading projects from early design through implementation and real-world execution. His portfolio includes Salesforce, streamlining internal training for 75,000+ employees; Poo-Pourri, shaping the future of loyalty programs with daily consumer interaction; the Bible Project, deepening religious study through curiosity and exploration; ING Bank, offering millions of customers exclusive cashback deals; and Booking.com, mapping out their Octalysis inspired Hospitality Program Framework.

As the technical lead of Octalysis Prime, Dirk oversees product architecture, leads the development team, and translates gamification theory into a robust learning platform.

Outside of work he enjoys Judo, West Coast Swing, and designing board games.

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Case studies

Measured results from our client work

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Hospitality

Hospitality Conversion Gamification

The Octalysis Group created a new industry standard for hospitality and travel booking platforms.

33.4%Increase in gross bookings

Loyalty

Gamified Loyalty Program

Gamified loyalty experience with personalized missions and rewards, leading to record-breaking engagement and conversions.

+153%Increase in credit card acquisitions

Fast-moving Consumer Goods

Sales Force Engagement

Gamified sales platform transforming reps into virtual traders, boosting engagement and performance across 19 countries. Best Gamification Award.

+28.6%Increase in sales revenue

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