Created, owned and operated SK Games, a small games studio in Perth creating interactive playful media for exhibitions and public display. Transitioned business to Bar SK, an exhibition space and small bar in Melbourne's premier arts district.Passion for designing experiences and spaces for inclusive audiences.Skills in a huge range of areas including business management, art and design, hardware design and creation, venue management, marketing and advertising, relations with suppliers, stakeholders, staff, clients and customers.My projects have been exhibited locally and internationally, with one project currently being the only Australian videogame to be featured in an exhibition at the V&A museum of design, London.
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DirectorFreeplayCollingwood, Vic, Au -
DirectorFreeplay May 2023 - PresentMelbourne, Victoria, Australia -
Sessional TutorSwinburne University Of Technology Jul 2022 - PresentHawthorn, Victoria, AustraliaSessional tutor for Digital Game Prototyping Lab and Capstone Games Project. -
Company DirectorSk Games Pty Ltd Jul 2013 - May 2022Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAs owner and operator of SK Games I led a team of game developers to create playful media for exhibition and experiences.Accolades:•Bush Bash (2014) selected for the V&A Museum exhibition Design/Play/Disrupt.•Catnips (2015) Indiecade selection 2015. Fantastic Arcade selection 2015.Company Leadership:•Led team of 5 developers to create over a dozen games between 2013 and 2015.•Forecasted, budgeted and monitored the scope and outcomes for all projects.•Developed new IP and collaborated with external contractors.Game Direction:•Directed design on 12 games over 3 years.•Pioneered physical installations of interactive media and incorporation into the game design.•Developed and exhibited 6 solo projects of varying size.Community Engagement:•Exhibited interactive works in art festivals, live music gigs, art exhibitions, and various other public spaces.•Created community events where artists could show works-in-progress.•Brought a unique aspect of playful media to Perth that continues to be missed.
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FounderBar Sk Jul 2016 - Mar 2020Collingwood, Victoria, AustraliaBusiness Leadership:•Founded a small bar and gallery space in iconic Smith Street, Melbourne.•Led 12 staff over 4 years.•Maintained and grew relationships with clients, suppliers, artists and contractors.Games Curation:•Curated over 800 games over 4 years.•Funded and facilitated projects commissioning developers both local and international.•Pioneered new exhibition styles of emerging media.Community:•Created an unparalleled community hub which is still missed in the Melbourne games scene.•Showcased and encouraged scores of local developers.•Provided a safe and welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds.
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Game DesignerKiloo Jan 2012 - Jul 2013
Louie Roots Education Details
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Creative Industries, Game Design And Culture, Visual Arts
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