DATE & HOUR

14 Jan 2025

17:30

Bulevardul Dacia 99, 3rd Floor, Bucuresti

Description

🎮 “Game Design for Beginners: Explore the Role & Build a Concept”
ECHO School Workshop with Ștefan Zamfir

🕹️ About the Workshop

Have you ever wondered what a Game Designer really does and how a game actually begins?
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll step directly into the role of the person who defines the rules, story, mechanics, and overall player experience, from the very first idea to a full concept.

In just 90 minutes, you’ll work alongside an industry professional and discover what game design truly means: creativity, structure, critical thinking, and a strong focus on how players interact with your world.

🌟 Yes, you will actually create a game concept!

🎯 What You’ll Learn

  •  What a Game Designer does (and doesn’t do)
  •  How to build a game idea (theme, audience, style)
  •  How to define mechanics and rules
  •  How to develop a game world that feels alive
  •  How to turn a raw idea into a solid concept document

No previous experience required, just curiosity and imagination.

👤 About the Mentor: Ștefan Zamfir

Ștefan is a Game Designer and Game Producer with over 20 years of experience in game development across mobile and PC projects. Over his career, he has worked in multiple leadership roles, including Lead Game Designer and Lead Studio Designer at Gameloft, contributing to large-scale productions and guiding creative teams. He is passionate about gameplay systems and how mechanics shape meaningful player experiences.
At ECHO School, he is known for his practical approach, industry insights, and clear, friendly way of explaining the creative process.

🗓️ Workshop Schedule

17:30 – 17:40 → Introduction: What the Game Designer role really is
17:40 – 18:10 → Practical session: From idea to concept
18:10 – 18:25 → Group work: Build your game concept
18:25 – 18:30 → Q&A and wrap-up

🎟️ Who Is This Workshop For?

  •  High school students passionate about gaming and game development
  •  Anyone considering a career in the game industry
  •  Curious creators who want to understand how games are built

🚀 Seats Are Limited

Register now to secure your spot in this Game Design workshop!

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