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During the 2024 Brackey’s Game Jam, I played a central role as both Game Designer and UX/UI Designer in a team of six, tasked with creating a fully functional game within one week. I took on leadership responsibilities, managing the project, coordinating team efforts, and ensuring we met deadlines while also delivering high quality assets when needed. Our game became one of the most played and commented-on entries of the jam, a reflection of its engaging design and polished execution.

As the Game Designer, I led the development of core gameplay mechanics and features. I focused on balancing gameplay loops, difficulty, and reward systems to ensure an enjoyable and challenging experience for players.

In addition, I designed the user interface, including the main menu, HUD, and key in-game elements such as the acorns our squirrel Squall has to pick up to survive the incoming storm. My goal was to create an intuitive, visually cohesive UI, focussing largely on an autumnal colour palette, that provided essential gameplay information without distracting the player. I also made sure the design was accessible, incorporating high contrast and legible fonts for a wide range of players.

I focused on balancing gameplay loops, difficulty, and reward systems to ensure an enjoyable and challenging experience for players.

Collaboration was essential throughout the project. I worked closely with the developers, artists, and sound designers to ensure the game’s aesthetic and mechanics aligned. I provided feedback, maintained the design specification document and made design adjustments based on team input, iterating quickly to improve the overall experience.

The game’s success was a result of effective teamwork and clear communication. It was completed on time, with a polished user experience that stood out in the game jam community. This project allowed me to demonstrate leadership, game design, and UX/UI skills while delivering a high-quality product in a fast-paced environment.

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