his week Catherine and Mike are joined by Stuart Lilford, Lecturer in Game Design, in the School of Arts & Humanities, Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences & Education.
Stuart reflects on his journey from working in the industry to lecturing in an area he’s always loved. “the best job I’ve ever had, teaching a subject I’m passionate about and enjoy, meeting lots of interesting people i.e. students and everything different every day”. You’ll hear about assessment, the need for variety and authenticity, Stuart’s use of video feedback, podcasting, Mentimeter and a promise for a gold cheese-cake, flip-class teaching and inclusive practice. AI and how to AI proof assessment will be touched upon, as well as gamification and much more!
Stuart Lilford is an award-winning game designer and educator with over a decade of experience teaching game design at university level. With a professional background that includes work at leading studios such as Rare and Codemasters, Stuart has contributed to multiple BAFTA Award-winning titles and brings real industry insight into his teaching. His work focuses on helping students understand not just how games are made, but why they work—exploring design, player experience, and creative thinking.
Alongside teaching, Stuart is an active voice in the wider games community. He has delivered talks and workshops at events including the Yorkshire Games Festival, AMAZE Berlin, and Leeds International Festival. He also co-hosts the Games Every Designer Should Play podcast, which breaks down influential video games and the lessons they offer designers. Stuart is passionate about developing the next generation of creative thinkers and designers.
Relevant link: The Games Every Designer Should Play
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldPlayPod
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/games-every-designer-should-play/id1737815102
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0avCM1eCGvYzx7FiAKawQ9
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/0b6b4184-6fd7-43b8-a54c-4917ad3de2f7/games-every-designer-should-play
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