Over a decade of research experience.

I help development teams make games better, faster.

This could be aiding efficient development ensuring teams make games right first time and eliminating costly reworking later in development, or simply helping teams make the right decisions, minimising uncertainty and debate.

I also help designers ensure the player experience is as intended by designers, highlighting experience issues early, so adjustments can be made.

For 10 years I’ve been in the games industry working with a variety of clients - from one-man indies all the way to multinational AAA studios on series as varied as Total War, Talking Tom, Star Wars, FIFA, Angry Birds and LEGO.

I’m based in Brighton, UK.

• 13 years experience in user research

  • 100s of research projects, across almost every genre and platform

  • 1000s of individual research sessions (of a variety of players, aged 4 to 82)

• History of growing and managing effective and happy research teams

  • Most recently led a team of 12, including 8 researchers

  • Experienced at growing effective, skilled research teams

• Extensive experience in research strategy

  • Reducing development risk by understanding the challenges early, and taking steps to mitigate identified risks

  • Beyond merely playtesting - research methods can and should be involved in game design from the outset

• Proven evangelist for user research, both internally and externally

  • Trusted partner for loyal, returning clients

  • Experienced coach and mentor to research staff, and higher level management

• Maximises ROI of user research

  • Ensured research fulfils team needs, and is not just a box ticking exercise

  • Methodological flexibility according to scope, timing and budgets

A selection of games I’ve assisted.