Speakers

Joe Kowalski

: Video Games and the User Interface

Working as a user interface designer in the games industry presents some unique opportunities to engage players. So why are memorable interfaces a rarity? Joe will attempt to answer that question, and he'll offer his perspective on the industry, show some of his work from major titles, and talk about what inspires him.

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Joe Kowalski is a graphic designer and user interface artist who joined Double Fine in 2007. He has received widespread praise for his work on Brutal Legend, notably on the front end shell, with some going so far as to call it “one of the greatest menus in the history of video games.”

Joe worked previously at Harmonix, where he contributed to both Guitar Hero and Rock Band from their early days. Both are now among the gaming industry’s most successful franchises, and have helped to introduce a whole new audience to games.

Joe has a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design.