Dr Bob Rimington
they/them
RESEARCH, GAMES, DESIGN
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
EXPERIENCE RESEARCH
95%
VISUAL DESIGN
85%
MIXED REALITY GAMES
85%
NARRATIVE AND STORY
95%
QUALITATIVE METHODS
75%
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
95%
TOOLS
Adobe Suite
MS 365 Suite
NVivo
Unity 3D
Procreate
Nomad Sculpt
PORTFOLIO
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Experience
2019-2024
XP FACTORY
Game Designer
I designed and manage new escape game creations from start to finish. I wrote narrative, puzzle and text content, and advise on creative direction. I oversaw production, testing, and installation at sites all over the UK.
2018-2019
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Research Fellow
I authored and contributed to research disseminations and policy white papers on mixed reality games for cultural heritage
I worked closely with the National Trust at Avebury Henge and Stone Circle to design three mixed-reality game installations
I led front-end Unity game design and player experience design on ‘Ages of Avebury’, a mixed-reality mobile game.
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I developed an ethical framework into a board game exploring ethical issues around technology, tourism, and heritage
I conducted a one-year participant study of ten game designers, each interviewed once every two weeks for a total of 240 unique interviews and 405 diary entries
2018-2019
FREELANCE
Digital Designer & Copy Writer
I successfully completed a wide variety of graphic design and copywriting projects through the Upwork.com platform, earning a five-star profile rating.
2016-2018
E3D-ONLINE LTD
Brand Content Manager
I developed the brand identity for a 3D Printer Manufacturer, and managed the launches of several major products. I wrote product copy, contributed to front-end Web Design, and undertook all digital and graphic design.
2014-2018
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON
Doctoral Researcher
Sponsored by the Web Science DTC, I undertook research in online game interactions and anti-social behaviour. My research was published at several international conferences and I was awarded a PhD in 2018.
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