https://www.julesloughin.com/about daily 0.75 2024-02-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/1618000282401-HSIFWC2IBWJO8508MK6W/Self+Portrait+2021.jpg About - Hi, I’m Jules! I’m a narrative designer, writer, and artist bringing meaningful moments to life through fantastical games. My aim is to design tales that carve space for marginalized people to feel seen, celebrated, and empowered. I believe in the unique immersive power of game narrative for accomplishing this mission, and for instilling empathy across ideological borders. I learned my craft at Simon Fraser University, where I earned a BA in Interactive Arts and Technology. On the side, I write short stories, doodle digitally, and play a lot (a lot) of D&D. I am currently working as a Technical Narrative Designer at The Coalition bringing an unannounced AAA title to life. Previously, I worked on Journey To Foundation at Archiact and ran playtests for UX Research at Electronic Arts. If you’re interested in working with me, I look forward to hearing from you via email or LinkedIn! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/1616371950021-29DVTZMYT4EDELO1E0BE/Portfolio+Self+Doodle.gif About https://www.julesloughin.com/writing daily 0.75 2023-06-08 https://www.julesloughin.com/art daily 0.75 2021-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/63a3fc11-9b38-4a9e-b7f1-a79ef5798748/astraea.png Art astraea, star maiden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/721dc13a-9e0b-49df-af7e-2112f503929b/hozier.jpg Art hozier in flowers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/90e20840-e450-45f1-ae72-204cade9bb3e/blood+moon.png Art blood moon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6049b4ddc98ac7573215bbaf/99783530-db12-4e64-a07f-94fade7298a2/dodie.jpg Art dodie doodles 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