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Grace Yao

Level Designer graduating with a Master of Interactive Technology in Level Design at SMU Guildhall

Hello

I'm Grace Yao, a level designer / gamer / cat lover.

Born and raised in the metropolitan city of Shanghai, I came to the United States as an international student in 2016. Now I'm a level designer at SMU Guildhall Cohort 35, with 2 shipped games and seeking to enter the exciting world of video game development.

About Me.

Hi, I’m Grace Yao. I grew up with eleven cats, a love for mystery stories, and a habit of turning almost anything into a game, from drawing fake game interfaces on paper as a kid to organizing scavenger hunts for my classmates. I’m happiest when I’m exploring different parts of the world, watching a fictional story unfold in an unexpected way, or snuggling on the couch with my cat Oreo, a 6-years old Ragdoll. My favorite games tend to be atmospheric, curious, and a little weird, which probably says a lot about me.

Hobbies

Favorite Games

  • Don't Starve Together

  • Disco Elysium

  • Detroit: Become Human

  • Stardew Valley

  • The Sims 4

  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Favorite Media

  • Harry Potter

  • Game of Thrones

  • Breaking Bad

  • ​The Big Bang Theory

  • Sherlock

Favorite Cat

You didn't ask, but get ready for some cat pictures!

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