INdigenous
Games Design
Description: Combines indigenous cultural elements with game design principles. Participants learn to create educational and entertaining games that reflect their cultural heritage and teach important concepts. Activities include:
- Sciences: Studying the cognitive impact of educational games.
- Technologies: Using game development software and tools.
- Reading:
- “Designing Games: A Guide to Engineering Experiences” by Tynan Sylvester
- “Critical Play: Radical Game Design” by Mary Flanagan
- Research:
- Conducting market research for game development.
- “The Games Black Girls Play: Learning the Ropes from Double-Dutch to Hip-Hop” by Kyra D. Gaunt
- Remuneration: Understanding the business side of game design.
- Engineering: Developing game mechanics and programming.
- Electronics: Integrating electronic components in game development.
- Arts: Creating game art and animations.
- ‘Aina: Incorporating environmental themes in game design.
- Mathematics: Applying algorithms and logic in game programming.
- Mele: Developing soundtracks and sound effects for games.
- Mo’omeheu: Infusing cultural heritage and stories into games, reflecting indigenous narratives and values.
- Olelo Hawai’i: “Moʻolelo” – Story or tradition.
- You: Building a portfolio and developing personal creativity.
Introducing Sir Jack Hobbs IV, a distinguished young leader in Hawaii’s game development industry. As a proud Native Hawaiian and Department of Hawaiian Homes lessee, Jack resides in the Nanakuli Homestead community. He is a graduate of Nanakuli High School, class of 2020, where he currently imparts his knowledge and passion for creative digital media as an educator.
Jack is not only a dedicated teacher but also a visionary entrepreneur. He co-owns and partners in Theorycraftist, a Hawaii-based game development company known for its innovative approach to game design. His leadership and expertise extend to his role as the Program Director of Indigenous Games Design for Ka Makani Kaili Koa, a Native Hawaiian 501(c)(3) organization. In this capacity, Jack is committed to integrating indigenous perspectives and values into the digital landscape, fostering a unique and culturally rich gaming experience.
