8legs: University of adelaide

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This game designer shares neurodivergent experiences through gaming

Emery designs Life (Re)Sounding to reveal how everyday tasks challenge neurodivergent players, challenging the idea that individuals are at fault.
Emery explains that light sensitivity in one level of the game becomes brighter as players clean, illustrating sensory overload.
The designer shares how her work combines First Nations knowledge with Australian curriculum elements in community-driven games.
Emery discusses career challenges for women and nonbinary people, noting underrepresentation among game developers in Australia.
She views AI as a powerful helper for bringing ideas to life but warns against AI-led creation losing human stories.
Emery advises aspiring designers to start making games, using accessible tools like Scratch and Twine and emphasis on playtesting.
Emery notes the long development cycles in game creation, including many tests before achieving the desired result.
The interview emphasizes games as a medium for social awareness, particularly about domestic violence.
Emery highlights that meaningful games focus on human stories rather than pure AI-generated recreations.

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