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6TH INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENT GAMES AND PLAYFUL MEDIA FESTIVAL: APRIL 26—29, 2017
Thursday, April 27 • 12:00 - 12:40
Jenny Jiao Hsia: Prototyping Personal Experience

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In general, art is the last thing most folks think about when prototyping a game. For me, it's the exact opposite! In this talk, I will break down my prototyping process from making games like Morning Makeup Madness, Wobble Yoga, Chat With Me, and other various prototypes. You will learn that my process involves taking a screenshot in my head and figuring out a way to turn that into a game. Along the way, I will demonstrate how developing a personal prototyping style has allowed me to explore and share my personal experience through metaphor and mechanics. 

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Jenny Jiao Hsia

Jenny Jiao Hsia is an independent game developer who lives and works in New York City. She worked with AP Thomson to make Beglitched, which won Best Student Game at the IGF in 2016. Jenny is currently making personal games about doing yoga, dieting, and putting on makeup in 10 seconds... Read More →


Thursday April 27, 2017 12:00 - 12:40 CEST
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