Psychology and game design
There are situations where opportunities appear seemingly by chance, but are actually just in place. It is with great excitement that I share about a project that I have the chance to participate in; a project still in the working phase, but one that sets a new direction in my professional portfolio.
I am currently involved as a psychologist-consultant in the development of a video game, in partnership with
11 bit Studios. The project is still a secret, of course. And although a professional task like this is something completely new for me, I had the feeling that I belonged in such an environment even after the first meeting with my colleagues. As I began to joke - the years invested in various gaming activities will finally pay off.
I am grateful for the opportunity to expand my boundaries as a specialist, and the accompanying pleasure of working with such a great team!
And when the time comes, I will share more details.
A journey in 11 bit Studios
In October 2022 I was invited to Warsaw, Poland, to spend an entire week in the office of 11 bit Studios. This was my first time meeting live with the people behind Project 8.
After my visit I knew for a fact that the greatest asset of any company, are the people working there. Of course, my job has always been about other people, and it was always important to establish a connection with them, in order to be able to achieve a certain goal - whether it would be personal growth, resolving a conflict or figuring out how to cope with a difficult situation.
My experience as a consultant for the video game makes no exception. And in between different theories in psychology and learning new thing in the world of game design, my primary focus still is the interaction with people - what they know, experience, say (or don't say). Reading between the lines appears to be my main tool here, as well.
