Josephine Baird

Josephine Baird is a Lecturer at the Department of Game Design, Uppsala University, specializing in the intersection of role-playing games, transgender studies, and inclusive design practices. Her work explores how immersive gameplay can facilitate identity exploration and social growth.

• Current affiliation: Uppsala University, Department of Game Design
• Research focus: Gender representation in games, liminality in role-playing, ethical game design

Her recent publications analyze transgender embodiment in digital environments and the pedagogical potential of role-playing games. Collaborative works with scholars like Sarah Lynne Bowman and Sabine Grayling emphasize systemic critique in game mechanics.

Contact: josephine.baird@speldesign.uu.se