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Accessibility is becoming more important in the development of a game. Hear from Searra Dodds, Accessibility & UX Design Manager, as she shares HyperLuminal’s experiences building accessibility features in their games, and how it was built into the very culture of their studio.
Audiences will hear about Pine Hearts as an example, which features a vast swathe of accessibility options, including but not limited to options to change the text size and spacing, the inclusion of a dyslexia friendly alternative font, different visual colour modes including a black and white mode, and alternate controls.
You will find out how they implemented these and who they consulted with in the development of these tools, with the aim of inspiring developers in the audience and sparking conversation.
The keynote will be followed by a mixer and networking with drinks, both alcoholic and soft, provided.
About the speaker
Searra is an avid champion of inclusive design methodology, with over 14 years of experience in the games industry. A firm believer in building supportive working environments that celebrate diversity, she joined Hyper Luminal Games in May of 2021. In April of 2022, she had the opportunity to pitch for the InGame Inclusive and Accessible Design Accelerator. Successfully securing a place for her team on the 8-week program, which has been instrumental in driving positive change towards building accessibility into the studio development pipeline. Earlier this year the Studio launched its first original IP title Pine Hearts which was its first endeavour into building an accessible game with over 10 accessibility settings included.
