Abby Holdaway

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I'm currently in my 3rd year studying Game Development in Wellington, NZ. 
 

For me, games have the unique ability to become more than what we experience in the moment, they create 'third places' that allow people to come together and build communities online. In the digital age we find ourselves living in, it is more important than ever to cultivate human connection and companionship.
 

Within Game dev, I mostly enjoy programming. The process of designing, creating, tweaking and improving a system or feature is like unravelling a puzzle, it really tickles that spot in my brain!
On top of programming, I am currently the producer/director for my capstone project; Fledgling. I have really been enjoying the organizational aspects like setting up runs and milestones, breaking down tasks, and refining my interpersonal skills. You can read more about Fledgling on my Portfolio page!
 

Outside of Game Dev I have many hobbies that I rotate through every few weeks/months. Games, both online and physically, are a fairly obvious one. I also go to a pub quiz with my family and friends every week. I'm a fairly crafty person, scrapbooking, cross-stitch, and digital art (though I'm not very good!) are my main loves. Reading provides a wonderful escape and is a great way to refresh my creative battery!
 

Since I'm looking to graduate at the end of this year, I'm very much on the hunt for any Game Dev opportunities! I'm open to anything, and I'm very keen to keep learning as much as I can. Please reach out!

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