Murray Thomson

Current

• Lead Designer at Extropia

Education

• The University of Huddersfield

Connections

14 connections

Industry

Computer Games

Murray Thomson’s Summary

Graduated from a Computer Games Design 'BA' honours degree this year, with a background in freelance graphics and web design. I'm particularly interested in design documentation for games, and the creation of virtual worlds architecture and communities. I hope to pursue academic interests alongside a career in games design in order to better understand the medium.

Murray Thomson’s Specialties:

I specialise in level and environment design, with research interests in the construction of narrative and tutorials.

Murray Thomson’s Experience

• Lead Designer

  Extropia

  (Internet industry)

  October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)

  I currently volunteer as lead designer and contributing artist for Extropia, an independent community formed in the "Second Life" world, with a history of successfully staging large-scale, online events.
  
  I'm responsible for designing the overall flow of interactivity, maintaining works to support the community, and developing resources to aid residents and co-workers in a capacity as art lead.

Murray Thomson’s Education

• The University of Huddersfield

  BA (hons) , Computer Games Design , 2005 — 2009

  Took a 3-year sandwich course at the School of Computing & Engineering, with modules teaching games culture, concept design, 3D modelling and animation, basic programming and design documentation.
  
  Took a lead design role on our final year project, developing a 2-player co-operative game for Xbox Live Arcade. Wrote a dissertation on games as a teaching medium, entitled "Orientation Through Playing".
  
  Graduating 2:2 with honours.

Additional Information

Murray Thomson’s Interests:

game design, science fiction, virtual worlds, travel, tennis, fashion

Murray Thomson’s Groups:

•    World of Warcraft & Warcraft Player Group
•    The University of Huddersfield Alumni Association
•    VirtualWorlds

Murray Thomson’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• job inquiries
• getting back in touch