Game Designer Combines Self-Taught Innovation with Technical Expertise
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Ayah Abdeen is a multifaceted creative professional who brings together expertise in game design, visual arts, and software engineering. Her unique educational background as a self-taught learner, beginning with homeschooling by her grandmother, has shaped her belief that learning can occur through various means and environments. As a Coursera Project Network instructor, she specializes in game prototyping and design, teaching courses like "Game Prototyping Using Figma: TicTacToe Design" in Arabic. Her approach to game design is influenced by her diverse interests in sociology, ecology, and history, viewing games as powerful vehicles for experiencing different lives and learning opportunities. Her philosophy combines technical knowledge from her software engineering background with creative design skills, making complex game design concepts accessible to learners while emphasizing the experiential nature of gaming.