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From Player to Designer: A 1-Year Intensive Evolution
From Player to Designer: A 1-Year Intensive Evolution
This section documents my professional growth path at Digital Bros Game Academy.
Over the course of 12 months, I transitioned from analyzing basic mechanics to managing complex production cycles. Each "Level" represents a specific module of the academy, showcasing the skills acquired and the projects delivered.
LEVEL 1:
The Foundations
LEVEL 1:
The Foundations
Mechanics, Code & Prototyping
The beginning of the journey.
In this module, I built the technical and theoretical pillars of Game Design.
I learned how to "deconstruct" games, prototype ideas on paper to test them rapidly, and implemented my first playable mechanics in Unity using C#.
Key Projects:
Game Analysis (Cult of the Lamb)
Paper Prototyping (Yahtzee)
Unity Prototype (Crazy Ball)
LEVEL 2:
The Systems
LEVEL 2:
The Systems
Systems, UX & Team Dynamics
Moving from single mechanics to complex, interconnected ecosystems.
This module focused on System Design (economies, balancing), User Experience (UX/UI), and the soft skills required to work effectively within a development team.
Key Projects:
MDA Framework Analysis
System Interactions Design
UX/UI Analysis (Diablo 4)
LEVEL 3:
The Professional
LEVEL 3:
The Professional
Production, QA & Management
The final step towards the industry. The focus shifted to the "Production Reality": managing scope and timelines, writing professional documentation for other departments, ensuring quality through QA/Bug Reporting, and pitching viable products.
Key Projects:
Advanced Walkthrough Documentation
Production Pitch (Ice-Cream Craze)
QA & Bug Reporting
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