Login to hear game designer and NFTS alumnus, John Lau, discussing his work, creative process and sharing insights and advice on developing a successful career working in Games Design and Development.
John is a games producer and designer with 19 years of experience in the interactive field. An NFTS Game Design and Development graduate, he has been the lead designer on VR and AR projects for the Tate Modern and Amazon, and has produced projects for Disney, the BBC and Universal music.
John was the Creative Producer on South of the Circle, leading project delivery as well as supporting story, casting, actor performances and design. He is currently a Lead Producer at ustwo games, shipping Monument Valley 3 in 2024. He occasionally writes about games at https://joystickortwist.substack.com/
John will be in conversation with NFTS Head of Games Design and Development, Andre van Rooijen. With a background in fine art, Andre has been leading and coaching game art teams from concept to release on original IP, as well as licensed products for brands like Adidas and Sony across all major interactive platforms, including PC, consoles and mobile, before moving into higher education to teach the future generation of game developers.
Login to hear John discussing his work; the type of skills necessary to forge a successful career, and how the Games Design and Development MFA can help people flourish in this area.
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