I found a dev to chat with for my class (thank you!!), but I’d still love to hear from others if you’re open to sharing your perspective. Your input would be super appreciated and might even help shape part of my thesis on nonviolent and empathy-centered game design.
To clarify, just hoping to hear from indie devs with experience.
If you have a few minutes, I’d love your thoughts on any of these questions.. feel free to answer just one or two if you’d like:
• What skills or experiences have been most valuable in your career path?
• What challenges have you faced in advocating for inclusivity or sustainable practices in development?
• What advice would you give to someone starting out in indie game development today?
• Looking back, is there anything you wish you’d done differently in your early career?
• How do you personally balance creativity, business, and self-care in your work?
• What role do empathy and emotional design play in your creative process?
• Are there particular design philosophies or frameworks that have influenced your work?
• Anything else you’d like to share?
Would love to read everyone’s thoughts; even short answers or quick reflections are super valuable.