Creating games for young children

At Hit Entertainment, I am responsible for developing game concepts for some of the top preschool brands in the world including Barney, Thomas & Friends, Angelina Ballerina and Bob the Builder. Working with the brand manager, I develop initial concepts and/or intended experiences and then work in tandem with developers and designers to create the game from start to finish.

Throughout the game design process, I take on many roles. I source vendors and negotiate contracts, lead the creative direction to ensure the game remains on brand, develop user experience guidelines for age appropriateness and intended platform, gather design assets, write and record voice overs, and finally test and QA all builds. Below is a list of all my game projects completed to date.

Barney's Super-Dee-Duper Fun Day
Platform: iPhone/iPod Touch
Launched: December 2010
Age: 2-4
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Achievements: 2011 Official Webby Honoree - Mobile Games Category
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Thomas Tilt and Go
Platform: iPhone/iPod Touch
Launched: September 2010
Age: 4-6
Rating: 3.5 Stars
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Thomas Game Pack
Platform: iPhone/iPod Touch
Launched: February 2010
Age: 3-6
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Play

Video of a young child playing the app

Dress Up With Angelina Ballerina
Platform: iPhone/iPod Touch
Launched: January 2010
Age: 2-6
Rating: 3.5 Stars
Achievements: #1 Paid Kids Game in App Store for 1 week
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Angelina Ballerina Reach For the Stars (Augmented Reality Game)
Platform: Web
Launched: October 2010
Age: 2-6
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Barney Jungle Friends
Platform: Web
Launched: Spring 2009
Age: 2-6
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Bob the Builder Projects
Platform: Web
Launched: Summer 2008
Age: 2-5
Achievements: American Library Association Great Website for kids
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Barney Celebrating Around the World
Platform: Web
Launched: Spring 2008
Age: 2-6
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