Two children playing with a custom-made controller.

Game Design Workshops

2022–2023

The Game Design Workshop series introduced children, teenagers, and adults to the concepts of puzzle/game design and the wonderful world of alternative controllers.

In collaboration with City of Melbourne Libraries and SIGNAL, the workshops invited participants to transform the library into an escape room and make their own game controllers from everyday materials.

Co-facilitated with Chad Toprak at the following venues:

  • Puzzle & Game Design – Library at the Dock
  • Alt-Ctrl Construction – Library at the Dock
  • Invent Your Own Game Controller – SIGNAL
Additional Credits & Info:

Co-facilitator: Chad Toprak

Supported by City of Melbourne Libraries and SIGNAL.

Facilitating children on how to play with alternative controllers.
Photography: Dan Soderstrom
A sign saying Alt-Ctrl Construction.
Photographer: Dan Soderstrom
A wide shot of the Alt-Ctrl Construction workshop.
Photographer: Dan Soderstrom
An example of a game controller played using your foot.
Photography: SIGNAL
A group of teenagers showcasing their controllers to each other.
Photography: SIGNAL
Showcase of one of the controllers made in the workshop.
Photography: SIGNAL
Explaining concepts of alternative controllers to a teenage participant.
Photography: SIGNAL
Group photo of participants of our Puzzle & Game Design workshop.
Photographer: Lin Rong Lee
Materials for our Puzzle & Game Design workshop.
Photographer: Chad Toprak