Highlights
Hi, my name is Zainab, I'm a Game Designer. This section contains some of the highlights. If you want to view more of my work, please go through other portfolio tabs or check out my blog!
Note: The website is only curated for PC. (And hasn't been updated since 2020)
Realism in Games: A look into systemic design | Thesis
For the final project under my Master's program, I wrote a thesis on Systemic design, that discussed how realism could be brought in games by making aware systems. This included a detailed study on the definition of systemic design, games that have previously used it, and potential titles that could benefit from this. Several surveys were conducted to understand if players also felt the same.
Holding On | Serious-Stealth Game
A prototype created for game design concept called Holding On. The game is based on miscarriage, a serious topic, where the player assumes the role of a depressed woman facing this situation. To deal with struggles, the player uses stealth mechanics to overcome the problems. The game is being developed on Unreal Engine, and is still an ongoing project.
Home Design Dreams | Match 3, Story
My first internship project, under the studio Holy Cow Studios, is currently a game available on Google Play Store. Home Design Dreams is a match 3 story-based game, where each unlockable furniture reveals a story about the particular house.
I worked on developing the chapters, characters, and stories.
Past Time Adventures | Adventure Game
Developed during the foundation years of study, Past Time Adventures is an educational adventure game, for smartphones, created by a team of 7. The player assumes the role of Harry, a school kid, that needs to go back in time and fix the inventions that have gone wrong. The game is currently available on Google Playstore.