Forlizzi and Battarbee (2004) argue that there are three basic types of experience: 

First is experience; the means by which we continually evaluate our objectives with respect to human beings, situations, and products that encompass us at any given time. Walking in the park is a good example for a typical experience.

 

The second type of experience is called an experience, or what Forlizzi and Battarbee (2004) refer to as something that “can be articulated or named; has a beginning and end; inspires behavioral and emotional change”. Example of an experience could be having a meal or watching a movie.

 

The third type of experience is co-experience; a social context of experience that creates meanings accompanied with feelings. For example, text messaging with a friend or family member is a co-experience (Forlizzi and Battarbee 2004). 

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Along the same line, Hassenzahl (2010) also holds that experience is subjective, holistic, situated, dynamic, and worthwhile. 

 

Since humans are governed by emotion, what the learner feels and perceives has a huge impact on how and what one experiences. Therefore, a good design has to be human-centered and connect with the learner on a personal level.