Studio notes

A closer look at the work around the work.

Short observations for teams building playable worlds, resilient processes, and a better vocabulary for their craft.

Prototype the feeling, not the feature list.

Early experiments become more useful when they pose one readable question to a player.

Good level design respects a player’s impulse to stop, turn, and test the edge of a system.

A clear design note is a small act of care for the next person who touches the build.

Field desk

We collect grounded material from game teams and communities across New Zealand. Share a release, an emerging practice, or an event worth observing.