Explore how game design principles can revolutionize astronaut training in this captivating YOW! 2019 conference talk. Join multi-award-winning game designer Jennifer Scheurle as she recounts her collaboration with NASA to enhance virtual reality simulations for space missions. Discover the unique problem-solving approaches of game designers, their application of behavioral psychology, and the importance of designing with empathy. Learn about innovative techniques like rubber banding, coyote time, and safety belt mechanics used in game development. Gain insights into NASA's problem-solving methods and how they intersect with game design principles. Understand the potential for game design concepts to transform other industries and engage audiences in complex, unfamiliar experiences.