My career as a Game Design lecturer began in 2019 when I joined DE:HIVE at the University of Applied Sciences Berlin as an artistic associate, after gaining industry experience. Under the mentorship of Prof. Thomas Bremer, I began teaching in the Game Design BA program.
Students learn best when they can apply lecture content directly to their projects. My lectures follow my “hands-on first” approach, teaching skills that students can apply to their projects right away. Becoming a good designer does not mean to know all tools inside out, but to know how to achieve a greater goal through smart application of all tools at hand.
In my teaching, I focus on tracking students' skill levels while fostering active engagement with the content. Practical application in semester projects is essential, as students integrate learning into their repertoire through real-world use.
My professional experience is the core of my teaching. I aim to show how processes and methods scale across different work environments and project sizes, preparing students for future industry demands.
2025 · University of Applied Arts Vienna · Design Investigations, Diploma Programme
Students of the Design Investigations program at the University of Applied Arts Vienna experience different design approaches and topics each semester. As a Senior Artist, I led a semester dedicated to games, guiding students through analog, digital, and hybrid game design processes.
2024 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, M.A.
In this course, students explore game development, market segments, and production methods. I cover project scheduling, financial planning, milestone planning, quality assurance, and user experience research, while encouraging critical reflection on exploitative practices and toxic work environments in the industry.
2024 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
An intensive one-week course introducing students to UX research principles. Students learn to conduct UX research, create surveys, and analyze player experiences using real-world examples from my work.
2023 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
In their first semester, students create analog prototypes with limited mechanics, allowing them to develop a solid understanding of core game design principles. I guide design and feedback sessions, emphasizing the importance of a healthy feedback culture and iterative development.
2023 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
As a project coach in the Game Design Bachelor's program, I provide weekly feedback on students' progress, focusing on high-quality outcomes while supporting their physical and mental well-being during challenging design work.
2022 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
Students learn to create levels both structurally and visually in Unreal Engine, focusing on affordance-based approaches. They explore how gameplay mechanics, narrative, visual design, spatial perception, and player guidance interact in the level design process.
2022 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
In this experimental course, students explore unconventional interfaces, game systems, and visual expressions within clear constraints. My role is to provide a framework that supports creative processes while keeping them focused, productive, and motivating.
2021 · DE:HIVE · Game Design, B.A.
Students are introduced to Unreal Engine, gaining hands-on experience with blueprint scripting, landscape tools, and greyboxing. They explore visual coding, lighting, sound, particle systems, and core production tools for digital game development.