Randall Villegas

Randall Villegas is an Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), affiliated with the Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology. His expertise lies in game development, particularly Environment Art and Level Design. He contributed to Gunfire Games' Remnant 2, a project nominated for Best Action Game of the Year. He holds a BA in Arts and Technology from UTD (2018).

His research focuses on merging 2D artistic styles within 3D environments, as evidenced by his 2018 publication on the topic. Villegas' work bridges technical and creative aspects of game development, emphasizing visual storytelling through level design and environmental aesthetics.

He currently teaches at UTD, leveraging his industry experience to mentor students in game design principles. His professional background includes practical contributions to AAA game projects, reflecting a commitment to both academic and applied research in interactive media.