From Jungle Novice to Ocean Animal King: How I Used Psychology and Unity to Design a 500K DAU Game

As a second-generation Polish-American game designer with a CMU HCI master's, I turned my obsession with player behavior into a viral mobile game. By blending cognitive psychology, A/B testing, and marine-themed metaphors, I built an animal-themed experience that hit 500K DAU—without chasing luck, but mastering intentional design. This isn't fantasy—it’s behavioral science in play.
From Jungle Novice to Ocean Animal King: How I Used Psychology and Unity to Design a 500K DAU Game

From Jungle Novice to Ocean Animal King: How I Turned Game Design into a Life Ritual

As a second-gen Polish-American game designer with a CMU background in human-computer interaction, I transformed my obsession with animal-themed games into a mindful ritual. Through A/B testing and behavioral analysis, I turned daily play into a data-driven journey—where every bet was an experiment in human curiosity, not chance. This isn't fantasy; it’s cognitive design made visible.
From Jungle Novice to Ocean Animal King: How I Turned Game Design into a Life Ritual

From Jungle Novice to Ocean King: How I Turned Game Design Into a Living Ritual

As a second-gen Polish-American game designer with a CMU background in human-computer interaction, I transformed my obsession with player behavior into a ritual of rhythm and risk. This isn't just a game—it’s a cognitive journey where every bet is a dance with dolphins in the deep blue. I’ve tested systems that turned 500K DAU into meaning, not luck. Here, strategy meets soul.
From Jungle Novice to Ocean King: How I Turned Game Design Into a Living Ritual

How I Turned from a Jungle Novice into the Ocean Animal King: A Psychologist’s Game Design Confession

As a 28-year-old London game designer trained in digital media, I turned my love for psychology and absurd animal metaphors into a viral indie game. Drawing from Nordic marine symbolism and British mid-life irony, I crafted a system where player behavior isn't about luck—it's about rhythm, timing, and the quiet courage to keep betting. This isn’t just a game. It’s an existential ritual wrapped in blue pixels and dolphin-shaped wins.
How I Turned from a Jungle Novice into the Ocean Animal King: A Psychologist’s Game Design Confession

From Animal Crossing to the Metaverse: How I Design Wild Joy with Psychology and Unity

As a Polish-American game designer raised in a Catholic household but grounded in secular curiosity, I’ve spent years decoding the hidden rhythms of Animal Crossing—not as a cute sim, but as a social laboratory. My work blends player psychology, Unity engine mechanics, and Slavic folklore to turn tranquil forests into immersive arenas of belonging. Here’s how we turn daily rituals into wild triumphs.
From Animal Crossing to the Metaverse: How I Design Wild Joy with Psychology and Unity

Joyful Key to the Animal Carnival: How I Designed a Game That Feels Like a Zen Meditation in Code

As a second-gen Singaporean-British game designer, I turned my childhood in multicultural London into a quiet sanctuary of coded joy. Using Unity and flow theory, I crafted animal-themed mechanics that don't just entertain—they heal. This isn't luck. It's intention. Every spin, every rabbit’s leap, every pig’s pause is designed with mindfulness. Welcome to the animal carnival where fairness isn’t random—it’s ritual.
Joyful Key to the Animal Carnival: How I Designed a Game That Feels Like a Zen Meditation in Code