Hi, I'm Martin.
I love games.
At the age of six I was already trying to design games on paper and with our new C64. My passion for interactive entertainment has only grown since then.
I love to create.
When I wasn't playing, I was busy building something; Whether by writing, sketching or making music. Creative work is one of the best things in life.
I love people.
I enjoy meeting people and collaborating with them. The exchange of views and knowledge inspires me tremendously. That's why I talk a lot.
Skills & Services
Game and Interface Design
I'm a design freelancer for game, app and VR development. I have worked on a wide range of products and am comfortable with all manner of genres and platforms. My work history includes a variety of design disciplines, including level, game and interface design.
I am based in Karlsruhe, Germany and I can provide support in all stages of development. Be it high concepts, design documentation or feature design. My technical and artistic skills also allow me to provide support with content creation.
Games & Projects
Crownbreakers
Creative Director
2023-now
Nowhere Prophet
Creative Director
2015-2020
Cultist Simulator
Interface Design & Code
2016-2018
Ex Novo
Design & Layout
2020
Untamed Tactics
UI/UX Design
2023
Between Horizons
UI/UX Design
2022
The Mending Circle
Design & Layout
2021
Goblin Errands
Design, Layout & Artwork
2021
Planedawn Orphans
Design & Layout
2021
Wildsea
Guest Writing
2021
Ex Umbra
Design & Layout
2020
Sweet Surrender
Additional Game Design
2021
Minute of Islands
Interface Design
2021
Star Dynasties
Interface Design
2019-2021
Scherbenfresser
Layout
2020
Wheelhouse (VR)
Complete Development
2016-2017
The Exiled
Interface Design
2016-2017
Audiosurf 2
Theme Design & Scripting
2016
Touch of Death (mobile)
Game & Interface Design
2013
Hipster Zombies (mobile)
Game Design & Artwork
2012-2013
Knuddels Android (mobile)
Interaction Design
2012-2014
KingsAge (Browser)
Game Design
2010
MonsterSaga (Browser)
Game Design
2009
G-Force (PSP & NDS)
Level Design & Scripting
2009
Anno: Create a New World (Wii & NDS)
Level Design & Scripting
2008-2009
Digital Game Spaces (Diploma)
Research & Writing
2006-2007
Napshell (Furniture)
Design & Development
2004-2005
Eden Eclipse (PC)
Game Design & Artwork
2001-2005
Neocron (PC)
Writing & Artwork
2001
Navy SEALs: Covert Operations (PC)
Game Design, Artwork & Managment
2000-2005
Current project
Way Lost
After five years of solo development for Nowhere Prophet I am in need of a change. And a rather big one.
I've given up my flat and will spend a big part of 2020 traveling, meeting friends and making games along the way. If you're interested in hosting, collaborating or following along check out the newsletter and follow me on twitter.
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Way Lost
Travelling Game Developer
Small Games & Experiments
Hold your Own
Design
2020
The Impossible Swan
Design
2020
Zending
Design & Code
2018
Blanket Space
Co-Design
2017
Fragments
Design & Code
2019
Storytrick
Design
2017
Checkpoint Fashion
Design & Sound
2016
LifeVR
Design & Code
2016
DR_M
Design & Code
2016
Airlock
Design & Code
2016
Poor Doggie
Complete Development
2016
Regret Train
Design & Code
2015
Different
Complete Development
2014
Sushi Hands
Complete Development
2014
Happy Birthday
Complete Development
2014
The Agency
Design, Code & Art
2014
Articles
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Hipster Zombies Analysis
Making Games (print)
2013
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Crowdfunding: Good, Bad and Ugly
Making Games (print)
2012
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No More Wrong Turns
Gamasutra (web)
2009
Lectures & Talks
| No Booth, No Problem | 30min lecture | GDC | 2018 |  |
| Gamification for Gamers | 30min lecture | Bizplay | 2014 |  |
| Unity Basics Crash Course | 3h lecture | Online | 2014 | |
| Archetypical Spaces | 20min lecture | A MAZE Berlin | 2013 | |
| Der perfekte Baukasten | 30min lecture | Level Up, Karlsruhe | 2013 | |
| The Indie Brain on F2P | 20min lecture | A MAZE Berlin | 2012 | |
| Experiencing Environments | 2h lecture | Various | 2011 | |
| Big Bucks for Bits and Bytes | 50min lecture | GDC Europe | 2011 | |
| Qualities of Virtual Goods | 50min lecture | Browsergames Forum | 2010 | |
Workshops & Classes
| Introduction to Level Design Design | Workshop | SAE Stuttgart | 2014-2015 |
| Introduction to Game Design | Full course | Games Academy Frankfurt | 2013 |
| Environmental Level Design | Workshop | International Film School Cologne | 2011 |
| First Person Shooter Level Design | Full course | Games Academy Frankfurt | 2009-2011 |
Awards & Nominations
| Deutscher Entwicklerpreis | Nowhere Prophet | Best Game Design (Nomination) | 2020 |  |
| German Dev Days Award | Nowhere Prophet | Best Game (Nomination) | 2020 | |
| German Dev Days Award | Nowhere Prophet | Best Game Mechanics (Nomination) | 2020 | |
| German Dev Days Award | Nowhere Prophet | Best Sound (Nomination) | 2020 | |
| German Dev Days Award | Nowhere Prophet | Best Story (Nomination) | 2020 | |
| Animated Games Award Germany | Nowhere Prophet | Visual Design & Aesthetics (Nomination) | 2019 | |
| BAFTA | Cultist Simulator | Game Innovation (Nomination) | 2019 | |
| BAFTA | Cultist Simulator | Best Debut (Nomination) | 2019 | |
| Ideenstark | Playful Systems | Independent creative business | 2017 |  |
| VR Now | Wheelhouse | Innovative VR project | 2016 | |
Other Projects
Community Projects
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Indie Arena
German indie game dev community
2013-now
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Talk and Play Karlsruhe
Local game design event
2015-2019
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Game Culture Club
Local game design discussion group
2012-2017
Professional Projects
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Sharkbomb Studios
Indie game development studio
2012-now
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Game Architecture
Blog on games and virtual spaces
2009-2013
Role-Playing Projects
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No Orcs Here
Alternative fantasy inspiration blog
2015-2017
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Tricktonic
Assorted RPG downloads
2009-now
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ORExalted
Exalted using the One-Roll-Engine RPG
2007-2008