Game Design Talk | Game Dev Sessions'25
From the stage in Óbidos, Portugal
I recently had the chance to speak about game design at an event held in the beautiful town of Óbidos, Portugal.
My talk was aimed at aspiring game designers and anyone curious about how to approach design problems. My topic: “Good Design: And How to Find It.”
I shared how I think about approaching effective design and what helps me get there. The talk draws from my own experience designing games, with a focus on practical ways to approach tough design challenges.
If you’ve been reading this newsletter for a while, most of it might sound familiar. The talk brings together a few ideas I’ve already shared here over the past year.
For anyone who’d like to dive deeper, here’s a list of related posts from this newsletter:
About the event
Game Dev Sessions, took place from May 7 to May 10, 2025, in Óbidos. It’s a gathering built to support and grow the game development community. A mix of talks, workshops, and networking brought together professionals, aspiring devs, and industry enthusiasts.