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These are selected works as a media artist and game designer. For commercial work experience, see About.

2024  Touch • 2019  BallAR • 2018  Alt Ego • Frankenstein AI • 2017  Selfiestick Deathmatch • 2016  Hotaru • Spiritus Chronomatix • 2015  Wizard Hand • 2014  Little Happies • MicroμN • Mitgenommen • Pandemojis • Robots in the Sky • Safer Sex Shuffle • Window Vistas • 2013  Bunny Blur • Don't Wake the Bear • Mecha Mouse • Shake It Up! • 2012  Mario Ball • Ninja Shadow Warrior • Portable Projection Dome • The Cupcake Machine • 2011  Casual Encounters the Game • Hit Me! • 2010  Mary Mack 5000 • 2009 and before Fashion Design • Noisegenerator • Digital Euthanasia • Discreet Interfaces • Haptic Music Gloves • Oh Shit! • The Sleeve Station • Circle of Friends • The Devastator •
Touch
Touch
(2024) Interactive Sound installation in Akiya (Japanese abadoned house)
Hotaru
Hotaru
(2016) Hotaru is a shooting game about holding hands. My first project that truly explores Costumes as Game Controllers -- the intersection of wearable tech and games.
Ninja Shadow Warrior
Ninja Shadow Warrior
(2012) A stand alone photo arcade game which encourages multiplayer play. You are a ninja and you must your Ninja magic to hide from the enemy.
Hit Me!
Hit Me!
(2011) An intense two-person physical game that tests speed, agility and the ability to take good photos.
Frankenstein AI
Frankenstein AI
(2018) Custom two-person interfaces designed for touch screen surfaces.
Selfiestick Deathmatch
Selfiestick Deathmatch
(2017) Step into the arena...
Mary Mack 5000
Mary Mack 5000
(2010) A guitar-hero-like rhythm game based on the school yard clapping game, Mary Mack.
Spiritus Chronomatix
Spiritus Chronomatix
(2016) A narrative-based puzzle game, using a paranormal viewer, surrounded by enchanted objects in a haunted room.
Wizard Hand
Wizard Hand
(2015) A gestural game using a glove with a Leap Motion sensor embedded in the palm, reading the other hand.
Little Happies
Little Happies
(2014) A mod of a previous project -- Ninja Shadow Warrior -- a stand alone photobooth game that encourages cooperative play.
Mitgenommen
Mitgenommen
(2014) Playful interactive wooden cubes made w/ a group of game designers and architects at the 72 Hour Interactions Game Jam.
Window Vistas
Window Vistas
(2014) A game made on Train Jam 2014 inspired by the incredible ever-changing scenery experienced while riding in the Zephyr.
Pandemojis
Pandemojis
(2014) An interactive experience designed for children to play in educational spaces, to develop the skill to talk about feelings through emojis, poses and snapshots.
Mecha Mouse
Mecha Mouse
(2013) Cooperative 3D VR Game. 4p on Controllers + 1p on VR heaset.
Shake It Up!
Shake It Up!
(2013) A simple physical party game, using a soda can controller. This game is used to teach design for physical games.
Portable Projection Dome
Portable Projection Dome
(2012) 10ft by 20 ft giant fabric projection dome made by hand using low cost, light-weight materials.
Discreet Interfaces
Discreet Interfaces
(2005) A solution for embedding technology into our everyday clothing.
BallAR
BallAR
(2019) Convert your living room into a ball court with AR
Safer Sex Shuffle
Safer Sex Shuffle
(2014) NSFW. A casual browser-based game to promote awareness about safer sex practices targeting youth.
MicroμN
MicroμN
(2014) An experimental role-playing game. What would you do as a ruler of one of the many uninhabited islands in the NYC area?
Robots in the Sky
Robots in the Sky
(2014) A video game with robots and lasers showcasing eye-tracking and brain wave reading technologies.
Don't Wake the Bear
Don't Wake the Bear
(2013) A competitive, multiplayer party game using one Playstation Vita.
Bunny Blur
Bunny Blur
(2013) In the world of cut throat bunny street racing, where do you stand?
Mario Ball
Mario Ball
(2012) From a series of experimental games influenced by Keita Takahashi's favorite video games.
The Cupcake Machine
The Cupcake Machine
(2012) Playful experience combining audience participation, performance, puzzles and cupcakes encased neatly in an unmarked truck.
Noisegenerator
Noisegenerator
(2009) Sound Synthesizer and Sequencer using the two 555-chip configuration (Atari Punk Console) with custom laser cut and painted face plate.
Haptic Music Gloves
Haptic Music Gloves
(2005) A playful sound installation that allows people to interact through music and touch.
Oh Shit!
Oh Shit!
(2005) A narrative-based board game about holiday shopping at the local mall after eating something suspicious at the food court.
The Sleeve Station
The Sleeve Station
(2005) An interactive installation demonstrating that we do not have to sacrifice the social messages in our clothing when wearing clothing embedded with technology.
Digital Euthanasia
Digital Euthanasia
(2005) A 30-second science fiction radio play.
The Devastator
The Devastator
(2003) An interactive sound installation for two people who stand face-to-face, manipulating, playing and communicating through beeps, clicks and buzzes.
Alt Ego
Alt Ego
(2018) A game exploring the relationship between an avatar and a player
Casual Encounters the Game
Casual Encounters the Game
(2011) An awkward party game. -- NSFW!--
Fashion Design
Fashion Design
(2009) My previous career in fashion design.
Circle of Friends
Circle of Friends
(2004) A pre-facebook online photo sharing game with friends
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