Selected work

A curated collection of creative projects, games, and experiments exploring systems, play, and strategy.

Systemic Sandbox

Systemic Sandbox

Creator, Lead Designer

2024

An experimental game exploring emergent gameplay through interconnected systems and player agency. Built with a focus on dynamic relationships between game elements, allowing players to discover unexpected interactions and create their own narratives through play.

Game DesignSystemsEmergent Gameplay
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Strategy Podcast

Strategy Podcast

Host, Producer

2023—Present

A weekly podcast diving deep into game design decisions, systems thinking, and industry insights. Each episode features conversations with designers, developers, and thinkers exploring the craft of making meaningful games.

PodcastStrategyGame Design
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Mechanics Workshop

Mechanics Workshop

Instructor, Curriculum Designer

2023

A series of interactive workshops teaching game mechanics design and systems thinking to developers. Participants learn to break down complex systems, design for emergence, and create meaningful player choices.

EducationWorkshopSystems Thinking
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Playful Futures

Playful Futures

Author, Researcher

2022

Essays and research on the future of play, examining how games shape culture and human connection. Explores the intersection of game design, sociology, and technology to understand how play evolves.

ResearchWritingFuture Studies
Narrative Systems

Narrative Systems

Designer, Developer

2022

A framework for creating dynamic narrative experiences that respond to player choices and emergent situations. Used in multiple commercial projects to create branching stories that feel organic and player-driven.

Narrative DesignToolsSystems
Game Jam Series

Game Jam Series

Organizer, Participant

2021—Present

Organizing and participating in themed game jams focused on systems-driven design. These events bring together designers to rapidly prototype ideas, experiment with mechanics, and share knowledge.

CommunityGame JamsPrototyping
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