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Alexia Mandeville is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Entertainment Design, specializing in game design at the intersection of technology, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and location-based mobile games. She teaches EGAM-103-01: Creative Problem Solving and EGAM-221-01: User Experience for Games. Her career spans serious games, simulations, and work at companies such as Oculus/Meta and Niantic. She is the author of Video Game Design for Dummies and co-founder of indie studio Bodeville, which produced Chief Emoji Officer (Apple’s Game of the Day) and Grift: Scam Tycoon.
Education:
- Master of Science in Modeling & Simulation, with a focus on location-based games.
Research Interests:
- Design of immersive technologies (AR/VR).
- User-centric game experiences and narrative structures.
- Tools for indie game development and educational game design.
Recent Articles:
- Focus on practical game development techniques (e.g., Discord bot integration, Twine narrative tools).
- Educational resources for game design fundamentals and industry practices.
Grants & Advising:
- Operates indie studio Bodeville, leading projects like Chief Emoji Officer.
- No formal academic grants or advisees listed.
Labs & Teams: Active in indie game development through Bodeville, focusing on innovative gameplay mechanics and accessibility in emerging technologies.
