Aidan's Infinite Play E46 Jesse Schell: What Video Game Design Highlights About Creativity
Sep 28, 2024
Jesse Schell, an accomplished game designer and CEO of Schell Games, shares intriguing insights on creativity drawn from video game design. He emphasizes the power of asking questions over seeking advice for creative growth. Listeners will discover how diverse sources of inspiration, from juggling to literature, intertwine with game development. Schell also discusses the evolution of his book on game design and the surprising predictions of classic literature about modern technology, making for an engaging exploration of creativity's many facets.
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Juggler's Wisdom
- Jesse Schell recounts a story from a juggling festival where an older juggler in a powder blue jumpsuit taught him a valuable lesson about creativity.
- The juggler explained that his unique tricks were inspired by non-juggling sources, emphasizing the importance of diverse inspiration.
Diverse Inspiration
- Copying existing games limits innovation. Looking outside the gaming world for inspiration leads to unique game design.
Inspiration from Life
- Aidan Helfant initially imitated other YouTubers but found it inauthentic. Schell discusses finding game inspiration from childhood memories, personal struggles with chemistry, and more.