Hello there! I'm Tristan.

I’m a Level Designer with over 3 years of experience, driven by curiosity & optimism. Since entering the industry, I’ve worked on a variety of games for diverse audiences and clients, that shipped on platforms like Nintendo Switch, Mobile and Meta Quest. Additionally, I am a juror in various game award committees and like to share knowledge in talks and workshops.

Other activities

Public Speaking

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

“Ernste Spiele in ernsten Zeiten?”
Guest on Panel Talk at the VIDEOcamp | 2022

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

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

Selection Committee at the AMAZE Awards | 2020-2023
Grand Award Jury at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis | 2022
Award Jury for “Best Game Design” at the Deutscher Entwicklerpreis | 2021

Podcast Host

Since 2021, I’ve been hosting the “Play at Work” podcast, where I interview various developers from all areas of the games industry. Currently on hiatus.

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!