Natasha Mangan

As a child, my dream was to become a pilot and use my piloting skills to explore the unknown and known worlds. However, as I grew older, I was introduced into the world of programming where my logical and creative thinking could combine in the creation of different types of software. That is when I had the thought, why not create video games where anything is possible? I looked into gaming from that day onwards, in search of new ideas and experiences, taking games like Tomb Raider and God of War to heart. As I have grown in the world of Game Design, I have come across many different uses of games and through research I believe games have both mental and health benefits. My hope is to use what I have learnt and will learn in the study of Game Design and in the study Programming, to further explore the possibilities of using games to support everyday lives and gaming experiences.

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I was born and raised in Durban, South Africa and moved to Sweden in 2015. "Experiences shape a Person" - Unknown, my experiences living in both a first and third world countries give me a greater perspective on life and the living working environment, they also give me more a colourful background to draw inspiration from. Whether working in a more international or local space the different dynamics and perspectives of individuals give projects a unique edge in design.