My journey as a game designer began when I was eight, crafting homegrown card games and experimenting with the rules — tweaking mechanics, testing edge cases, and obsessing over balance. I didn’t know it then, but that instinct to iterate, question, and refine was my first step into the world of game design. Years later, I realized that making video games wasn’t reserved for large studios or untouchable talents—it was something I could pursue, build toward, and eventually contribute to at a professional level.

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