Hello there! I'm Tristan.

I’m a Level Designer with over 6 years of experience, driven by curiosity and optimism. I’ve contributed to award-winning games for diverse audiences and clients, shipping titles on platforms including Nintendo Switch, PC, Mobile, and Meta Quest. In addition to my design work, I serve as a juror for several game award committees and enjoy sharing knowledge through talks and workshops.

Other activities

Public Speaking

“The Game Design Skilltree”
Panel (as host) at devcom | 2024

“Affordances & Signifiers in Level Design (Revised)”
Talk at the Indie Outpost | 2024

“15 Things I (wish I had) Learned in Game Design School”
Talk at the GermanDevDays & devcom | 2023

“Ernste Spiele in ernsten Zeiten?”
Panel (as guest) at the VIDEOcamp | 2022

“Serious Play & Playful Work”
Guest Lecture at the Zeppelin University | 2021

Workshops

“Games Lab”
Workshop for Ulla-Hahn-Haus | 2024-2025

“Crash Course Game Design”
Workshop for RuhrTalente | 2024

“Ludisches Lernen – Eine Einführung in die Entwicklung von Serious Games”
Workshop for the GameBase Saar | 2021

“Affordances & Signifiers in Level Design”
Workshop for the Sudanese Game Collective | 2020

“LEVEL UP! – Einführung ins Game Design”
Workshops for the sk stiftung jugend und medien | 2019-2021 (twice annually)

Jury Work

Podcast Host | 2021-2023

For three years, I hosted the “Play at Work” podcast. In 24 episodes I interviewed various developers from all areas of the games industry.

Student Council | 2017-2020

As a member and later as the chairperson of the student council (Fachschaft) I organized events, mediated between students and staff, facilitated elections, and made an effort to improve the study experience at the Cologne Game Lab.

Event Volunteering

Let's talk!

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions regarding my work or want to book me for a talk/workshop. I love meeting new people, exchanging ideas, and making friends along the way!