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Kaye Elling is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Arts at Teesside University, specializing in concept art and games development education. Her industry background includes 13 years as a Character Artist and Art Manager at companies like Infogrames, Sony, and Blitz Games Studios, contributing to titles such as Premier Manager and Bratz. She currently leads research on prejudice within online game spaces, non-archetypal gamers, and accessible learning practices.
Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy from Teesside University (part-time), alongside external roles as a BAFTA Fellow and HEA Fellow. Teaching focuses on 2D/3D art, observational drawing in games, and landscape design. She actively contributes to digital skills initiatives via projects like ESIF's Digital Futures.
Research interests span intersectional gamer experiences, neurodivergence in higher education, and improving multiplayer inclusivity. She promotes Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and advocates for broader representation in gaming through initiatives like Girl Geek advocacy.
