Instructional Design Courses

GDC

Next Level Creature Sound Design

Detailed approach to creating immersive creature sound effects for popular game franchises, exploring techniques used in Elder Scrolls Online, Alien Isolation, and Total War: Warhammer.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

What's Next in Game Design - Will Wright's 2006 Keynote

Legendary designer Will Wright explores the future of game design, inspiring developers to push boundaries and captivate players' imaginations in this visionary keynote address.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Bridging the Gap Between UX Principles and Game Design

Explore the intersection of game design and UX principles to enhance gameplay experiences, with insights on collaborative approaches for improved player engagement and satisfaction.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Emotion in Game Design - A UX Perspective

Explore the scientific approach to emotion in game design and learn how to engage players through a UX mindset, enhancing player delight and overall gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Mining Your Own Design - Crafting the Crafting System in Astroneer

Explore how System Era Softworks enhanced Astroneer's crafting system by analyzing existing design, making extensive changes without destabilizing gameplay, and deepening player engagement.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

The Holy Grail of Multiplayer Level Design - Casual and Competitive Maps

Explore design processes for creating balanced multiplayer levels in team-based FPS games, focusing on both casual and competitive play in Paladins.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Expanding Animation and Design Capabilities in Post-Launch Battlefield 1

Explore how EA Dice enhanced Battlefield 1's animation systems post-launch, focusing on weapons and mounted soldiers to empower animators and designers with greater creative freedom.

• YouTube
• 58 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Good Design Makes Happy Customers - A Microtransaction Design Primer

Explore effective microtransaction design strategies for games, drawing from experiences with Guild Wars 2 and MapleStory to create high-quality, customer-friendly monetization systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

A Plague Tale Audio Design - Not Only Squeaks

Explore Asobo Studio's innovative sound design techniques for creating an immersive experience in A Plague Tale: Innocence, beyond just rat squeaks.

• YouTube
• 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Games that Care - Lessons from Teaching Grief-Based Game Design

Explore methods, risks, and outcomes of grief-based game design, emphasizing care as an essential skill for contemporary game designers and educators in this insightful session.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Why My Students Design Escape Rooms

Discover how designing escape rooms enhances game design skills like brainstorming, prototyping, and iteration. Learn innovative teaching methods for developing creative problem-solving abilities in students.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Studio Design - Building a Foundation for Success and Avoiding Business Disaster

Explore game studio business fundamentals with Jason Della Rocca. Learn essential strategies for setting up your studio and games for long-term success from day one.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

How to Teach 5 Semesters of Game Design in 1 Class

Innovative approach to condensing game design curriculum into a single intensive course, exploring efficient teaching methods and essential industry knowledge.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

Moss - Design Before Sound

Explore how sound design in 'Moss' creates emotional connections with characters and story, using compelling techniques to enhance the gaming experience.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

GDC

To Err is to Play - Human Error and Game Design

Explore the science of human error in game design and learn how to manipulate it to create intended player experiences, enhancing gameplay and user engagement.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk