Luiza Stepanyan

Queen Mary University of London

Luiza is a multidisciplinary researcher, game designer and developer interested in translating real world concepts into engaging game mechanics. She is passionate about creating games that can encourage an understanding of ourselves and the world we live in.  

Her research centers on how video games might be designed as interventions for prejudice reduction between conflicting groups and draws on theories of intergroup and cultural psychology.  

Luiza is also an experienced visual artist and designer specialising in dark abstract art. She spends her free time developing atmospheric games and polishing old jam games.