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Meet Gianluca Montaque a dynamic game designer who leverages his sociable personality to gain insight into what his audience craves in the games he creates. By blending his creative flair with a people-focused approach, he has a unique advantage that allows him to elevate the engagement level in his projects. Gianluca is not just creating games; he’s crafting immersive experiences that resonate with players on a deeper level! 💫 Behind the Sparks - The voices that ignite creative evolution. #gamedesigner #blackcreatives #gamingcommunity

Joshua Grier is a freelance concept artist and designer of props, vehicles, and toys. He hones his creative process as a means of problem-solving, dedicating himself to dissecting designs. His passion lies not just in making things aesthetically pleasing, but in understanding the journey behind each design and how it evolves into its final form. “The maths of drawing.” Josh has contributed to remarkable projects, including futuristic racing games like Pacer and Roborace. He continually seeks design-focused projects that allow him to explore the interplay of form and function. 💫 Behind the Sparks - The voices that ignite creative evolution. #conceptartist #designer #blackcreatives #gamingcommunity

“I have to be curious to be creative.” Meet Sarah Taylor a vibrant, passionate creative designer and illustrator who thrives on exploring a multitude of artistic disciplines. Sarah has found captivating ways to express their unique vision, and they’re not shy about sharing their journey with the world. By harnessing the power of streaming, they connects with their audience in real-time, documenting their creative process while igniting their own motivation and passion. 💫 Behind the Sparks - The voices that ignite creative evolution. #Behindthesparks #femaledesigner #blackcreatives #gamingcommunity

Welcome to our brand new Newsletter, Checkpoint! A collective space for innovation. ~ FEATURING ~ > Kio, also known as Kiozoh, is a self-taught animator based in London who draws inspiration from the manga Jujutsu Kaisen. He has created a remarkable catalogue of epic fighting scenes, infusing his unique art style to captivate and immerse his audience with his action-packed episodes. 🔗 Kiozoh > Yelzkizi is a freelance character artist currently specialising in 3D hairstyles for Blender and Metahuman. Recognising the lack of representation of Black hair in the games industry in recent years, Yelzkizi has created a hub to develop ideas, troubleshoot issues, and create art that captivates audiences. Yelzkizi aims to produce relatable characters that enhance diverse projects and features realistic attributes that allow people to connect with these characters. 🔗 YelzkizI > Vince JG is a versatile video game developer known for creating nostalgic, low-poly scenes. Drawing inspiration from Black culture and the PS1 era, he has produced unique animations that stand out. Additionally, Vince elevates his projects by incorporating his own hip-hop productions, adding a distinct flair to his work. 🔗 VinceJG #gamingnewsletter #blackcreatives #annimation #digitalart #prototypes #designers

Tara Collingwoode-Williams is co-founder of the Black XR Network (BXRN), which serves as a platform for professional Black creatives and XR enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge. In addition to her role at BXRN, Tara is a Lecturer in Computing at Goldsmiths University. She has successfully developed BXRN to host networking events, mentoring programs, workshops, and more. Recognising the lack of representation in the rapidly growing fields of the Metaverse and Immersive Technology, BXRN is committed to creating initiatives that support and upskill the community. 🗣️Thanks to the speakers: Safiya Samms Marika B. Nicalia ThompSon Berne Omolafe 📺Full video: https://lnkd.in/eD7R3QDB 🔗 If you're interested in learning more, please reach out to BXRN via link below. https://lnkd.in/er7SbJtP

We are casting gamers that are able to recreate the emotions they feel when playing some of their most memorable games. Minimal experience needed.✌🏽 For a chance to be part of our new campaign, sign up below. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7vHkZcH

Paying homage to a selection of our favourite gaming items.

A brand new Orthors x ELD production. We’re casting 3 fashion forward gamers for a shoot in London for our latest campaign, where we will be spotlighting gaming’s best dressed. Adding to our vision, will be the incredibly talented illustrator Ellis who we can’t wait to work with. We’re excited to see how this collaboration will come to life! For a chance to be part of our new campaign, sign up via the link below. 📝 Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eJ_XW3vk

Meet Max St Hill , Head of Games at Orthors. Max has been experimenting with Ai to assist build Side By Side, a mesmerising strategic puzzle game. 🧩 Zelda has a huge influence on Max's gaming experience, inspiring him to create a mobile game based on a puzzle level. With help from experienced developers, Max efficiently completed his initial prototype and created the entire game.📲 🎥Full video here: https://lnkd.in/etiFbBhQ 🕹️ Play Side by Side: https://lnkd.in/ewi222pH #puzzlegame #indiegames #mobilegames

Come embark on a mesmerising journey where strategy meets color in "Side by Side." 🧩 Whether you're a casual gamer or a puzzle enthusiast, this game offers endless hours of brain-teasing fun. Can you conquer every puzzle and become a master of synchronization? 🏆 🕹️Play Side by Side: https://lnkd.in/ewi222pH Discover the addictive world of turning negatives into positives.🔗 #indiegames #puzzlegames