Unleash Your Creativity with The Games Designer’s Mindset Short Course

Have you ever had a great idea for a game, but then found yourself stuck when it comes to bringing it to life?

Maybe you have loads of concepts bouncing around in your head but can’t figure out where to start, or how to make one of them stand out. If this sounds familiar, or if you’re just looking to go on an exciting journey and make time to develop your creativity, then this course could be just what you need!

I have always been ‘a creative’. It is fundamental to how I approach the world, how I solve problems, how I earn my living. I always assumed that what I did was nothing particularly special, we rarely assume that the things we find straightforward are impressive in any way. As time went on I became fascinated with how creativity happens, and then became aware that many people don’t consider themselves creative, and those that do often struggle to harness their creativity productively. 

Through my research and my teaching I have discovered that creativity can be a system, a skill that can be learnt rather than something magical we’re born with. I am determined that everyone can be creative and that creativity is a valuable commodity which is worth working at harnessing.

I’m really excited that this June, I’ll be leading the very first group through The Games Designer’s Mindset. It’s going to be a 10-week course designed to help you take big, abstract ideas and turn them into something solid you can confidently share with others. Whether you’re dreaming of designing a video game, a board game, a tabletop role playing game, or even something else totally unique, this course will guide you in turning your ideas into something refined and well thought-out.

What You’ll Get Out of This

By the end of the course, you’ll have a pitch-ready game that you can be proud of! I’ll walk you through a fun and creative process. We will first spend time exploring techniques which will enable you to have ideas on demand, then we will look at evaluating, adapting and refining those ideas. You will learn to confidently use different creative thinking techniques, understand your audience, analyse game structures, and create a concept that’s ready to share.

Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing around with game design for a while, you’ll leave this course with new tools that will boost your confidence and creativity. These creative tools are applicable to many different arenas and are transferable skills that employers look for.

Towards the end of the course, we’ll focus on something really important – pitching your game. Presenting your ideas clearly and confidently is a key skill, and we’ll cover how to do it in a way that makes others excited about your vision!

If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to move from an idea to something real, this course is your chance to break through that barrier and turn those creative sparks into something amazing.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is perfect for anyone who’s into game design and wants to take their ideas to the next level. It’s especially great for…

Aspiring games designers who want a clear, step-by-step approach to creating their first game concept.

Hobbyists and creative types who are looking for some extra guidance in shaping their ideas.

People with ideas but no clue where to start or how to refine them.

Anyone curious about structured ways of solving creative problems and how that can apply to game design.

Whether you’re thinking about a video game, a board game, or even a super experimental idea, you’ll walk away from this course with a polished, ready-to-develop concept that you can feel confident about.

If you’re ready to dive in, explore your creative potential, and turn your ideas into something you can be really proud of, I’d love to have you join The Games Designer’s Mindset. Together, we’ll help you shape your game ideas, find new ways to approach creativity, and get the confidence to bring it all to life!

Find out more and how to enrol here