Thomas
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GAME & LEVEL DESIGNER
01 GAMES
MY LATEST GAMES. SEE MORE >
FORGOTTEN
RUNIVERSE
Web3 - FANTASY - 2D - PIXEL ART - MMO - RPG
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Senior Level & Game Designer in a Free-to-play, browser-based MMORPG that blends pixel art charm with the power of blockchain technology. Inspired by Forgotten Runes Wizard Cult, the game invites players into a magical world where they can explore, craft, and own in-game assets.​
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2D puzzle platformer, inspired by titles like Inside and That Dragon, Cancer, Dysthymia follows a child with Persistent Depressive Disorder...
A 2D Puzzle-Simulator game inspired by Papers, Please and Please, Don't Touch Anything where you play as a futuristic switchboard operator...
2-Player CO-OP action experience inspired by the VHS & VCR aesthetics. Build in Unity 2D + Photon2...
02 ABOUT
Hi! I'm Thomas, a Game & Level Designer with 4+ years of experience designing systems, creating open world quests, narrative-driven indie games, and experimental design projects. Skilled in leading design teams, crafting engaging player experiences, and building playable prototypes in Unity.
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I explore unconventional ways of using game engines, applying them beyond their original purpose to drive both human-centered and experimental design projects in professional, academic and personal contexts. While I recognize that human-computer interactions aren’t always the answer to every design challenge, I see them as powerful tools for reimagining everyday actions. When combined with traditional design principles and techniques, they unlock new possibilities for creating meaningful, engaging experiences.
In 2020, I completed my undergraduate program in the School of Design at the Universidad de Los Andes in Bogota, Colombia, with a minor in Visual Computing. I’m passionate about human-computer interaction, as well as using software and hardware to tackle design challenges and augment human experiences.
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In 2021, I co-founded Mission Control Studios, an indie game development studio focused on narrative-driven video games. Developed three fully featured indie video games, namely Dysthymia: a 2D Puzzle Platformer, Artifacts: a 2D Co-Op Arcade-style Experience, and Farspeaker, a 2D Puzzle-Simulator. So far, these games have been beta-tested by more than 300 players, and have been featured in a handful of indie video game video reviews.
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After growing from Level Designer to Senior Game & Level Designer at Bisonic Inc., I am currently open to new opportunities in game and level design. My complete professional experience can be found on my LinkedIn profile.
On this site, you can find my portfolio, design experiments, academic projects, and contact information.
03 PROJECTS
ALL OF MY PROJECTS AND FUN EXPERIMENTS. SEE MORE >
2D - PUZZLE - PLATFORMER - PIXELART
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Inspired by titles like Inside and That Dragon, Cancer, Dysthymia follows a child with Persistent Depressive Disorder. The players see the world through the child's imagination and guide him through different situations present within his home, controlling his movement and interaction with his imaginary friend who acts as his guardian. Continue reading >
DYSTHYMIA
Sonic Brand proposed for the ice cream parlor Mochi - Mochi. A sonic brand is a key element in today's branding techniques... Click the image to see more.
With the use of programming tools and its dialogue with design, I seek to highlight creativity "the creativity of the machine".... Click the image to see more.
2D Multiplayer Game Inspired by the VCR aesthetic. Developed in Unity + Photon2 Engine...
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04 CONTACT
For any concerns, questions, or additional information about any projects, please contact me by these means.
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