Today’s episode is hosted by William Thompson and they are joined on the podcast by Christopher Grant, Senior Design Director at Lingokids, Smailing Ventura, Product Design Manager UX at King, Peter Diár Friman, Art Director at Ex Rovio Entertainment and Collin Helstien, Lead Game Designer at Mob Entertainment.
The conversation explores UX in gaming and why thoughtful user experience design is essential to creating engaging and accessible games. The exchange highlights how design, art and gameplay systems combine to shape intuitive player journeys and lasting emotional connection.
Across the discussion, broader themes such as player empathy, iteration and cross discipline collaboration are examined. The panel reflects on balancing creativity with usability and how UX in gaming supports immersion, accessibility and retention across platforms. The episode offers valuable insight into modern game development and the role of user centred design in delivering compelling interactive experiences.
