Making Games With Figma!
Making Games With Figma!
Summary
This series of game projects are from one of my favorite courses at Parsons-Playful Prototype, taught by Professor Jason Li. In Playful Prototyping, we were asked to pick one experience development tool for the whole semester. The goal is to explore the tool as much as possible. Each project features a unique mystery theme, aesthetic, or constraint that will serve as a creative brief. For my decision, I chose a very challenging tool - Figma, which is normally used for designing user interfaces, but people barely use it to make games. I am aware that the animation features in Figma are top-notch. Therefore, I believed there would be a way to achieve my goal, and I would have the opportunity to study the tool in depth.
Summary
This series of game projects are from one of my favorite courses at Parsons-Playful Prototype, taught by Professor Jason Li. In Playful Prototyping, we were asked to pick one experience development tool for the whole semester. The goal is to explore the tool as much as possible. Each project features a unique mystery theme, aesthetic, or constraint that will serve as a creative brief. For my decision, I chose a very challenging tool - Figma, which is normally used for designing user interfaces, but people barely use it to make games. I am aware that the animation features in Figma are top-notch. Therefore, I believed there would be a way to achieve my goal, and I would have the opportunity to study the tool in depth.
Selected Projects
Selected Projects
"996"
"996"
"996"
Mystery Theme: Phone Call
Mystery Theme: Phone Call
Mystery Theme: Phone Call
This is an immersive journey game that allows players to experience the rigorous "996" work culture in China. The topic reminds me of my personal experience working at a tech company in China. There is an unwritten rule that you will never get off work on time in the involuted environment. The “neijuan” (involution) phenomenon is pervasive in the country, especially in our generation. It refers to the fierce competition in labor markets and the education system. In the field of work, the 996 system (working from nine-to-nine, six days a week) has become a “new industry standard”.
This is an immersive journey game that allows players to experience the rigorous "996" work culture in China. The topic reminds me of my personal experience working at a tech company in China. There is an unwritten rule that you will never get off work on time in the involuted environment. The “neijuan” (involution) phenomenon is pervasive in the country, especially in our generation. It refers to the fierce competition in labor markets and the education system. In the field of work, the 996 system (working from nine-to-nine, six days a week) has become a “new industry standard”.
This is an immersive journey game that allows players to experience the rigorous "996" work culture in China. The topic reminds me of my personal experience working at a tech company in China. There is an unwritten rule that you will never get off work on time in the involuted environment. The “neijuan” (involution) phenomenon is pervasive in the country, especially in our generation. It refers to the fierce competition in labor markets and the education system. In the field of work, the 996 system (working from nine-to-nine, six days a week) has become a “new industry standard”.
Play Here
Play Here
The Journey of My Life
The Journey of My Life
The Journey of My Life
Mystery Theme: Diary
Mystery Theme: Diary
Mystery Theme: Diary
You are a kid growing up under the traditional Chinese education system. Your parents love you, but they have a very traditional mindset. Writing diaries is a way for you to express yourself. You don't want your parents to find them so you hide them everywhere in your room.
Explore your journey by reading through the hidden diaries. Think about the characteristic of the particular age period and find the related items.
You are a kid growing up under the traditional Chinese education system. Your parents love you, but they have a very traditional mindset. Writing diaries is a way for you to express yourself. You don't want your parents to find them so you hide them everywhere in your room.
Explore your journey by reading through the hidden diaries. Think about the characteristic of the particular age period and find the related items.
You are a kid growing up under the traditional Chinese education system. Your parents love you, but they have a very traditional mindset. Writing diaries is a way for you to express yourself. You don't want your parents to find them so you hide them everywhere in your room.
Explore your journey by reading through the hidden diaries. Think about the characteristic of the particular age period and find the related items.
Play Here
Play Here
Find The Wrong Key
Find The Wrong Key
Find The Wrong Key
Mystery Theme: On the Beat
Mystery Theme: On the Beat
Mystery Theme: On the Beat
It is challenging to insert music/audio in Figma. But luckily my experiment was successful. This is an educational game that allows players to apply music theory to practice. The game will challenge the players' skills in listening, and whether they can identify the wrong music note and adjust it to the right place on the piano sheet.
It is challenging to insert music/audio in Figma. But luckily my experiment was successful. This is an educational game that allows players to apply music theory to practice. The game will challenge the players' skills in listening, and whether they can identify the wrong music note and adjust it to the right place on the piano sheet.
It is challenging to insert music/audio in Figma. But luckily my experiment was successful. This is an educational game that allows players to apply music theory to practice. The game will challenge the players' skills in listening, and whether they can identify the wrong music note and adjust it to the right place on the piano sheet.
Interactive TV Installation
Interactive TV Installation
Interactive TV Installation
Mystery Theme: Look
Mystery Theme: Look
Mystery Theme: Look
We live in a high-speed world. We are highly focused on our personal development and sometimes we might complain about small things happening in life. It's time to slow down, and look, look at what's going on around the world. Be grateful for what you have. Cherish the time you have with friends and families. Take the time and go through these meaningful images on the screen. The interactive block will only disappear when the mouse hovers over it. I hope it can be an opportunity to slow down the audience and have them focus on the small details on the screen.
We live in a high-speed world. We are highly focused on our personal development and sometimes we might complain about small things happening in life. It's time to slow down, and look, look at what's going on around the world. Be grateful for what you have. Cherish the time you have with friends and families. Take the time and go through these meaningful images on the screen. The interactive block will only disappear when the mouse hovers over it. I hope it can be an opportunity to slow down the audience and have them focus on the small details on the screen.
We live in a high-speed world. We are highly focused on our personal development and sometimes we might complain about small things happening in life. It's time to slow down, and look, look at what's going on around the world. Be grateful for what you have. Cherish the time you have with friends and families. Take the time and go through these meaningful images on the screen. The interactive block will only disappear when the mouse hovers over it. I hope it can be an opportunity to slow down the audience and have them focus on the small details on the screen.
Play Here
Play Here
Dairy Farm
Dairy Farm
Dairy Farm
Mystery Theme: Dairy
Mystery Theme: Dairy
Mystery Theme: Dairy
Help the cow to find its way to get packed. Players can decide which way the cow can goes in the milk factory. It's your decision to send them free or produce fresh milk for you.
Help the cow to find its way to get packed. Players can decide which way the cow can goes in the milk factory. It's your decision to send them free or produce fresh milk for you.
Help the cow to find its way to get packed. Players can decide which way the cow can goes in the milk factory. It's your decision to send them free or produce fresh milk for you.
Play Here
Play Here
Hope You Have Fun Playing My Games!
Hope You Have Fun Playing My Games!
Some great moments in the class
Some great moments in the class
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