Diana McRae
Freelance Game Designer
Diana McRae is a Filipina British Game Designer, known for crafting emotionally resonant and visually striking experiences. With a background working at a co-development studio on AAA games and a degree in Games Design, she focuses on delivering immersive player journeys alongside fun, engaging mechanics.
Beyond game design, Diana is a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in the games industry, using her social platforms to demystify game dev roles, empower underrepresented voices, and guide the next generation of game developers. Her multidisciplinary journey spans in freelance illustration, merchandise design and speaking engagements, including trading at major conventions like MCM London Comic Con.
Diana McRae brings her trademark boldness and heart to a roundtable dedicated to empowering industry professionals to become visible, vocal forces for change. From social media storytelling to mentorship that truly matters. This session is for those ready to reshape the face of the games industry.
Diana McRae is speaking at the following session/s
Game Developers as Role Models: Shaping the Future of the Industry
The games industry is more than just making games, it’s shaping the future for those who aspire to be apart of it. Your experience, insights and career journey can inspire students and career changers.
With the rise of social media, the ability to share your professional journey has never been easier. These online platforms can break down barriers, demystify the industry and allow us to provide real-world guidance to the next generation of developers. Vitally, these platforms can also help expand our reach to marginalised and underrepresented groups to open the door to them too.
This session will discuss how anyone can become an active and positive influence in the industry. The importance of representation for underrepresented groups and how to share your experiences in a way that is motivational and informative. We will explore how industry professionals can collectively counter negative stereotypes, such as crunch culture and job instability, by shedding light on studios that values their employees.
Session Takeaway
- How to use your career journey to inspire and inform the next generation
- Strategies for social media and mentorship to break down industry barriers
- Challenge negative stereotypes and highlight positive industry experiences
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