Category: Getting Things Done

Processes and Framework – Part 2

Projects need structure for them to work. Different parts of the project may require different processes and workflows due to the way different disciplines work. Usually producers are not the top hiring priority of various game projects, but they should be. For each discipline, art, programming, level design, game design, UX design, UI design, character... Continue Reading →

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Abstract vs. Concrete in Game Dev

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EDIT: Because people have reached out to me to ask "where did all of this happen?", I feel I need to add a disclaimer. This is not the experience of one single company, nor is it representative for the company I'm currently working at. This is 20 years of experience in the games industry, meaning... Continue Reading →

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Dev needs Production

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I think you're a good producer. Because you actively tried to understand the issues. Like basically listened to people in the team. A good producer tries to genuinely understand what different parties want and what are the main obstacles in the way. The problem is that skill is mostly about listening. And producers are usually... Continue Reading →

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Enjoying Thinking

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I've been slowly finding my way back to the joy I feel when analysing and thinking about both games and design. One of my areas of interest right now is monsters, particularly monsters in game, and because I'm a woman, female monsters in games. I've been reading Haraway, Butler and Kristeva, in addition to a... Continue Reading →

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Fun Materials – Shrink Sheets

In addition to being a game designer, I'm also a crafting nerd and someone who enjoys experimenting with materials. I've found tons of materials that can be used in many different ways, and one of them is Shrink Sheets, Shrinkles or Shrinkie Dinks. They're all the same kind of material, just different brand names. Shrink... Continue Reading →

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The Works

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Sometimes taking the long way around an idea is the best way to reach it. I wanted to write something poignant about the work I do, why I do it, the way I do it and maybe with that kind of confessional, reach some kind of peace of mind. Being slow in the manner I’m... Continue Reading →

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