I got into modding early in my childhood, making balance tweaks and adjustments to some of my favorite games such as Sid Meier's Civilization. Over time I discovered it was more fulfilling to make experiences for other people and bring joy into their lives, which is what set me on the path to become a game designer.

For me the player experience always comes first, and I am a fierce advocate for making games which are fun, accessible, and inclusive. As someone who is neurodivergent it is important to me that my games can be enjoyed not just by people like me but by players of all different types. 

I also see games as a way to bring people together, and this extends to my development philosophy. I am a very collaboration-forward person who actively seeks to include other developers in my process and gather their feedback; I also will proactively provide feedback to others, both raising concerns early as well as highlighting things which are worth celebrating.

I have lived and worked in Seattle, Stockholm, and now Champaign, Illinois, where I live with my partner and our 3 cats, whom I love dearly. Outside of video games my hobbies include baking, tabletop games, escape rooms, gardening, rock climbing, and rock collecting (I like rocks).

You can reach me through LinkedIn or email me at sprhughes@gmail.com