Keywords

experience design, experience industries, experience economy, parks, recreation, tourism

Abstract

This article provides a response to the article “Leisure Studies is for Experience, Not Industry,” by Harmon (2018). In responding to Harmon’s critique, I address two important issues; both could be expanded into full-length articles but are treated only briefly in this response. First, it is critical to clearly understand and differentiate between the related concepts of experience design, experience industries, and experience economy, so I will provide a preliminary differentiation. Second, and in connection with the differentiation of experience-based concepts, I briefly discuss the need for curriculum reform or refocus within the broad discipline of leisure studies, parks, recreation, and tourism. Finally, I include recommendations for further discussion and research.

Original Publication Citation

Lundberg, N. (2018). Experience design in leisure studies, parks, recreation, and tourism. Schole: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 33(2), 55-65. DOI: 10.1080/1937156X.2018.1520487