What Does a Game Designer Actually Do? | Senior Game Designer: Nadir Latif

Описание: In this episode, I sit down with Nadir Latif to talk about working in game development, dealing with unclear direction in projects, and staying consistent even when motivation fluctuates.

We dive into:
The reality of working on poorly managed projects
Staying productive when vision isn’t clear
Balancing passion projects with studio work
Mental state, routine, and long-term growth
Finding your footing in the game industry
This is a long-form conversation for game developers and artists who want something thoughtful to listen to while working.

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Books:
The Art of Game Design: A Book of Lenses:
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Game Feel:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Game Balance:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Significant Zero:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Game Mechanics - Advanced Game Design:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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00:00 – Intro
02:20 – Nadir’s background
06:10 – Working in game dev studios
11:45 – When projects lack clear direction
17:30 – Production struggles & frustration
23:50 – “Just do the job” mindset
29:10 – Passion projects vs paid work
35:40 – Taking breaks & mental reset
41:20 – Getting back into flow
47:00 – Work routine & discipline
52:30 – Long-term growth as a dev
58:10 – Final thoughts

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