The Team

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Bing Liu:

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Bing Liu is a UI and graphic designer from Entertainment Technology Center at Carnegie Mellon University. She crafts beautiful and user-friendly design solutions for entertaining products with new visions. She hopes someday the interactive experiences she creates can change both people’s lives and their thinking.

 


 Melody (Zhi Xin) Lee

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Melody (Zhi Xin) Lee is a passionate programmer, an enthusiastic learner, and a dedicated designer. She enjoys being involved in the process of crafting an experience from conceptualization through development to delivery. She graduated with a Bachelor in Computing (First Class Honors) from the National University of Singapore, and is currently doing what she loves – making games for a Master in Entertainment Technology in Carnegie Mellon University.

 


Brentt Kasmiskie

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Brentt Kasmiskie is a game designer with a background in level design who enjoys making small, unique experiences. Working on this project he is excited to explore systems and strange relationships in rainforests and how they can be used to inspire children to learn. He has a passion for audio dramas and food.

 


Jae Keun (Jake) Ahn

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I am a game designer who is aiming to leverage games for social good. I focus on delivering various fun to users while developing 8 different genres of games. Through my job experience, I understand and appreciate the business complexities of the gaming industry.

 


Jerry T. John

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Hi! I’m Jerry, and I enjoy making games that have compelling storylines and include puzzles that require lateral thinking. The code I write tends to be mathematically playful, and in my free time I write short stories for children.

 


Xu (Tiffa) Cheng

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Hi, I’m Tiffa, a passionate designer and programmer. I spent most of my academic career studying Computer Science. After graduation, I worked as a software developer in Hong Kong. I also write screenplays, make videos, animations and mini games in my spare time. Currently I am pursuing my Masters Degree in Entertainment Technology at Carnegie Mellon University. I enjoy making 2D, 3D artworks and visual effects. I also implement what I’ve learnt and think into creative and interactive projects to entertain people. The experience in ETC opens a door for me to explore the amazing virtual world and turn the imagination into reality.

 


 Vivek Sangubhotla

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