Left Out is a video game controlled through Leap Motion hand tracking that conveys the experience of left-handedness in a world shaped by right-handed norms. Players move the character solely through real hand movements and solve tasks using deliberate gestures. In this demo version of the game, historical backgrounds of handedness and societal expectations are indirectly reflected within a fictional world, while existing right-handed design norms and the resulting invisible discrimination are brought to light. Through deliberately irritating interactions, mirroring elements, and unconventional controls, the game creates a new awareness of one’s own handedness and draws attention to how everyday design standards can subtly disadvantage people.

Juniper is an atmospheric horror game that interactively reinterprets a lesser-known story by the Brothers Grimm, “The Juniper Tree.” Through collecting objects and triggering short, partly surreal sequences, a narrative about loss, violence, and family secrets unfolds—never fully spelled out, but instead pieced together by the players themselves.

Purple Hour is a mindfulness card set designed to offer people a short break from their stressful everyday lives. Whenever a moment of encouragement or simply a brief pause to breathe is needed, Purple Hour is always within reach. The concept goes beyond its analog format as a physical card set and has also been adapted into a digital mental health app for smartphones. The app likewise incorporates playful elements and thoughtfully written texts that support the affirmations, helping users briefly refocus on themselves and find a sense of calm.

  

Spellbound is the first game I developed while teaching myself everything about game design, especially working with Unity. Although I would approach many aspects of the game differently with the skills I have today, it is interesting to see how it all began. The idea and concept behind Spellbound is based of the following quote: “You can’t manipulate reality without being unhinged from reality“.