project birden

Level and concept designer

For my senior thesis class I worked with a team of people to create a platformer. We wanted to make a game where the player needs to learn to adaptability.

This level showcases the bird starting as a baby, unable to fly only being able to run or jump. Once the player reaches the end of the level the bird grows older and gains the ability to glide.

With further development of the game we hope to introduce the player to a plethora of new mechanics to change the pacing of each level and keep the player vigilant.

  • as a baby the player gets familiar with jumping

  • enemies seem more intimidating as a baby bird

  • as an adult bird the earlier jumps become second nature

  • the player can fly over enemies as an adult avoiding danger

Portal 2 levels

Narrative Based Level Design

Level 1 - Cell Block

In this level the player learns to utilize buttons and control switches. It’s intentional that they begin to become dependent on their companion cubes.

Level 2 - Sewers

In this level the player learns how to use bounce gel to jump back and forth over the deadly sewage water. In the end they must leave behind a companion cube in order to progress.

Level 3 - The showers

The players find themselves out of the sewers and inside the prison bathrooms. They can now use speed gel to help them make longer jumps. Again the player must leave behind a companion cube in order to progress.

Level 4 - Ceiling Vents

The player has to operate switches from above to manipulate the rooms below them. Once they deactivate all the laser grids, one companion cube must stay behind to deactivate the last one.

Level 5 - Escape?

With only one companion cube remaining the player can scale down the side of the prison. In the windows they can see their previous companion cubes being detained by prison guards. Just when the player thinks they’ve escaped, their final companion cube betrays them.

Board games

Design and rulebook writing

Humpty Dumpty

This game is all about creating the fastest and most optimal route, while also finding ways to slow down your opponents.

Bad droid bounties

Ever wanted to prove to your friends that you’re the toughest bounty hunter on Mars? Then step right up and play this strategic 1v1 bounty hunting board game!