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Adam Houle<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Bristol, CT<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Advisor: Kenneth Thompson<\/h3><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Artist Bio<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Adam Houle is a Digital Media and Design student at the University of Connecticut. He has a strong understanding of Game Design and UI\/UX Design. Excelling in gameplay, and level design, while placing among the Top 100 in multiple Game Jam competitions with over 500 entries. Currently, he is gaining professional experience as a UI\/UX Designer, creating a new version of an app targeted for Gen-Z users through gamification. His passion lies in designing intuitive and exhilarating experiences that immerse users in worlds where their problems become irrelevant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam\u2019s philosophy for being in the gaming industry is centered on making others\u2019 lives better.  His dream is to create games with the same kind of impact that a select few had on him. Even if it helps just one person, that will motivate him to keep creating. To me, success is determined by multiple factors: having a stable income, creating projects that sell well, and most importantly leaving a lasting impact on those who play or use my work. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Artist Statement<\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Memory loss has been a constant looming curse in my family, and the experience of losing someone because of it can arguably be worse than a curse. I have unfortunately lost a family member to Alzheimer’s. You almost feel stuck when you feel that down, but that does not mean you should forget the positive aspects in your life. When I change the environment I am in, it tends to clear my head. Ultimately, when all hope is lost and you feel that down, there is always a way up. 
 
I wanted to create a game that inspires players to not give up on their dreams. People may play this game when they are going through a rough patch in their life, and I hope this will motivate them to pursue their great ideas and turn them into a reality. The contrast between losing one\u2019s creative spark or memories and still finding strength through hope is very meaningful to me; and is the heart of what I want this game to express. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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