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