1. Introduction to Game Design
Sai-Keung Wong
Chiao Tung University, Taiwan, R.O.C.
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2. Some figures In 2008, a game designer earned Lead designer earned
an average of US$70k, +6 years of experience,
$57k, 3-6 years of experience
$44k, 3- years of experience.
Lead designer earned
$67k, 3-6 years of experience
$99k, +6 years of experience.
In 2007 a writer earned $51–59k.

3. Overview
Game design starts with an idea often a modification on an existing concept.
Many ideas are generated.
Must make decisions
Refinement
Work breakdown
Implementation

4. Game designer A person who designs gameplay Lead designer
Game mechanic designer
Level designer or environment designer
Writer
Conceive game's narrative, dialogue, commentary, cutscene narrative, journals, video game packaging content, hint system, etc

5. Disciplines World design - a backstory, setting, and theme
System design - the creation of game rules and underlying mathematical patterns
Content design - the creation of characters, items, puzzles, and missions
Game writing - writing dialogue, text, and story
Level design - the construction of world levels
and its features
User interface design - the user interactions and feedback interface

6. Game Design Process Initial idea->refine A game design document
a central resource for the development team
Keep changes until the end of the product