AUSTEN SHAND
I design digital learning experiences.
Serious games, learning design, interaction and visual storytelling.
Selected work
A few things I’ve made.
Serious games
What is a serious game?
A serious game uses the mechanics of a game for a purpose beyond entertainment. I use them to let people practise decisions, explore consequences and learn from what happens next.
Sometimes that means a branching scenario. Sometimes it is a simulation, a conversation or a system where choices change what happens. The format follows the problem.
About
Design, learning and technology.
I’m a digital learning designer and creative lead. My work spans serious games, learning experiences, interaction, illustration and visual design. This site is a selection of finished work, experiments and ideas worth showing.
Got something interesting to make? Get in touch.