HI, I'M THALIA.
I LIKE PAYING ATTENTION TO SMALL DETAILS THAT PEOPLE OFTEN MISS — A CAT'S BEHAVIOR, A HUMAN HABIT, OR A RANDOM IDEA THAT SPARKS CURIOSITY. I TURN THESE LITTLE DISCOVERIES INTO GAMES THROUGH DESIGN, VISUALS, AND INTERACTIVE SYSTEMS.
MY GOAL? TO BUILD EXPERIENCES THAT MAKE PLAYERS FEEL CURIOUS, CONNECTED, AND INSPIRED.
For the last three years, I’ve been designing everything from quirky game mechanics to wild level ideas, all while building immersive worlds and creating narratives that leave players thinking long after the screen goes dark.
I specialize in making games that spark creativity and curiosity in players. A puzzle to solve, a world to explore, a story to unfold — experiences that make players feel part of something bigger.
I collect small ideas from everyday life
and turn them into playable systems,
stories, and interactive experiences.
Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
Narrative & Interaction Design · Systemic Storytelling
A narrative investigation game exploring fragmented information and player interpretation through a modular radio system. Focused on nonlinear storytelling and information-driven gameplay.
Jul 2026 – Oct 2026
Design-Focused Work · VR Interaction Design
A VR experience exploring how simple physical interactions can support emotional regulation in dental environments. Designed around grip-based input, environmental feedback, and user-centered experience.
2024 – 2025
Tabletop Game Design · Strategic Gameplay
A board game inspired by stray cat behaviors. Designed around area control, resource management, and player decision-making through physical components.
Jun 2025 – Sep 2025
Game Jam Project · Gameplay Prototype
A rhythm-based puzzle game created for GMTK Game Jam 2025. Focused on synchronized movement, AI patrol loops, and collision-based gameplay systems.
Apr 2026 – Jul 2026
Experimental Design · Research-Based Design
A speculative urban design project exploring how future cities can adapt through technology, architecture, and new social structures.
Oct 2025
Game Jam Project · Experimental Gameplay
A casual collection game created for Ludum Dare 56 (Theme: “Collector”). Players observe and catalog human behaviors through the perspective of a curious seagull.
GAME DESIGN, VISUAL DESIGN, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES
DIGITAL GAMES · TABLETOP DESIGN · GAME JAMS
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Advanced
Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics, player experience, level design, and game loops. Able to develop ideas from concept to playable prototypes.
Proficient
Interested in interactive storytelling, player journeys, and information design. Able to organize experiences through clear structures, flows, and meaningful interactions.
Proficient
Skilled in designing gameplay systems, interaction flows, and player journeys. Able to quickly test ideas through digital and physical prototypes.
Advanced
Experienced in concept development, UI design, visual communication, and game presentation. Able to create visual directions that support gameplay, atmosphere, and storytelling.
Capable
Familiar with Unity and Unreal Engine for game prototyping. Able to implement basic gameplay systems and transform design concepts into functional demos.