Award-winning Game Design & Production student specialising in Level Design
I have passion for level design, especially environmental storytelling and intuitive level flow, and am a DARE Academy Finalist, winning the Unity Accessibility Award.
I graduated from Abertay University in July 2023. I have been designing and self-publishing games since 2016. I also enjoy both developing and playing board games for which I have also won awards.
DARE Academy 2022
In 2022 I was selected as a finalist for DARE Academy with my team, Two Tailed Fox, and our game SWBC DX (Space War Battle Cadet Deluxe).
I was the sole level designer for the project, and also spearheaded gameplay and tutorials changes that made the game more accessible, including single press gameplay so it’s playable with only one finger.
My goals as level designer were to create a fluid and intuitive experience throughout each level, with particular emphasis on the tutorial which would make up the FTUE (first time user experience) and first impression for the attendees at EGX where we exhibited the game for the close of the competition.
DARE Academy 2022 Finalist & Unity Accessibility Award Winner
With SWBC DX - Available on Google Play
Achievements & Experience
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Moray Game Jam
Moray Game Jam Winner 2016 & 2023, People’s Choice 2023, and Runner up 2018 & 2019, all in the Board Game category.
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Epic Megajam
My Epic Megajam 2021 Entry “Pageturner” finished in the top 5 most popular entries of the international game jam and I was interviewed for an article on GameDeveloper.com.
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Exhibiting Experience
Through my board game and video game projects I have a lot of experiencing running and demoing games at events like UKGE and EGX.
More about me…
This may shock you, but I enjoy playing video games… I know… ground breaking. But more than that, board games hold a special place in my heart; I could definitely sink many, many hours into a video gaming session but there is something special about sitting round a table with company and exploring the wonderful world of cardboard. This was actually how I got started in game design, starting with board games and doing pretty well in various game jams before transitioning into the computer kind.
Apart from that, TTRPGs are a regular activity of mine. I recently got the Stargate TTRPG book which I look forward to running at AirDnD - my friend groups annual gaming holiday.
I play golf as often as I can and enjoy bowling, darts and pool. I like going for walks but I'm also looking for opportunities to get back into more active sports. I also watch F1 and I'm currently learning to drive (not as a professional racer, though).
Apart from that side of me I am a self proclaimed Theme park / Roller coaster nerd. I've travelled the globe visiting theme parks and have sunk many hours into Planet Coaster and its Rollercoaster Tycoon ancestors. It's been a strong obsession for many years ever since I was dragged screaming and crying by my dad onto my first, as I put it back then; "upside down roller coaster!".
A few of my favourite games…
Terraria
Planet Coaster / Rollercoaster Tycoon
Diablo 3
Monster Hunter Series
Hunt: Showdown
Hades