HUGHES YIP LIREN
TECHNICAL GAME DESIGNER
Hello World;
Welcome to my portfolio!
hughesyipdev@gmail.com
WHAT I DO
I build immersive experiences through
systems design and digital prototypes.
DESIGN
I craft meaningful experiences with principles and concepts
TECH
I implement systems and tools to support the design process
PROTOTYPE
I combine design and tech to transform ideas into prototypes
COMMERCIAL PROJECTS
SILENT SONATA
INDIE DEVELOPER
An Anime Tower Defense RPG where players deploy Virtuosos strategically to defend against the corrupted forces of the Maestro.
Tools: Proprietary
ACADEMIC PROJECTS
POLLO ELEVEN (2022)
DESIGN LEAD | GAMEPLAY PROGRAMMER
A 2D action-packed platformer where players leap into vibrant worlds of art within paintings to restore a gallery back to its former splendor.
Tools: Custom Engine, Unity, Figma
BLOTCHED INC. (2021)
PRODUCER | SYSTEMS & GAME DESIGNER
A narrative 2D puzzle-based game where players are challenged to liven up the mood of a dull corporate office.
Tools: Unity, Trello
PANCHO (2018)
TECHNICAL LEAD | SYSTEMS DESIGNER
A 3D action-adventure RPG where the player embarks on a journey to defend the Forest of Nimbleton.
Tools: Unity, Autodesk Maya, Photoshop
TECHNICAL PROJECTS
STRATEGIA (2023)
SYSTEMS DESIGN PROJECT (PERSONAL)
A systems design project for an auto battler simulation using a custom node-based hexagonal grid and scriptable objects.
Tools: Unity, Tilemap, Scriptable Objects
ANIMATICODE (2022)
TECHNICAL PROJECT (PERSONAL)
A technical project on humanoid procedural animations achieved through IK rigs and animation layers.
Tools: Unity, IK Rig, Animation Layers, Blend Trees
PARADIGM (2022)
TECHNICAL PROJECT (PERSONAL)
A technical project on procedural dungeon generation through a modular architecture to support scalability for future content development.
Tools: Unity
PHANTASMAL (WIP)
GAME PROJECT (PERSONAL)
An immersive 3D FPS, horror game experience where players are trapped between two levels of a hotel in an endless loop, achieved through non-Euclidean spatial design.
Tools: Unity, Autodesk Maya, Photoshop
