Hello, my name is Ahu
I am a..
Director and Assistant Professor
of Game Design
Currently I am the Internal Director Game Design Program at Lawrence Technological University, which I am also an Assistant Professor in. I teach a variety of classes in game and multidiscipinary design.
Game Studies Researcher
I am interested in games as transdisciplinary, critical, and informal learning spaces, as well as systems thinking for meaningful design outcomes. I often conduct design-based research on intentional design practices with the goal of enhancing critical thinking outcomes in both gameplay and the design process.
Designer
I design and make video games. I was trained as a designer. I previously studied and practiced interior architecture and environmental design and industrial design. Currently, my practice is focused on design as a form of research inquiry, through which I make games as my practice, research, and teaching.
Educator
I am interested in pedagogical potentials of informal spaces such as video games. For the past 6 years, I have been teaching studio classes at various levels. As part of my research, I also explore and develop teaching methods to foster meaningful learning outcomes through intentional design processes.
Gamer
Video and tabletop games are a big part of my life. I see games as a form of literature, which I enjoy engaging with both at academic and informal settings. I am always ready to chat about games of any kind.
Level 13 Moon Druid
I play Dungeons and Dragons as a Moon Druid named Clementine. Clementine is a wood elf and she prefers the company of bears instead of other humanoid creatures. She usually prefers to transform into bear-like animals since she understands them better.