Hello, I am JD Bauer, a practiced game developer specializing in an iterative approach with level design and gameplay mechanics. Currently, I am a Student at the University of Texas at Austin studying Arts and Entertainment Technologies with a focus on game development, graduating in May. After a long journey through working as an electrician, leading technicians in the Auto-Glass industry, and taking classes in animation and 3D modeling, I realized that what I wanted to do was create more interactive experiences. I have played games throughout my life, both competitive and casual; physical and digital. I enjoy crafting the art and animation behind them but I enjoy nothing more than creating experience goals for a player and bringing those to life in whatever way, shape, or form they will take; level design, mechanics, or even narrative. Anything that gets me thinking is motivation and a source of inspiration. Books, games, or conversations. Recently a big inspiration has been watching my nieces and nephews play. How they interact with simple games, change them, or create their own rules, adjust, and do it again is amazing. I am a strong communicator within a team and enjoy collaborating with all disciplines while expressing my ideas clearly. I believe everyone has valuable input. In addition to my passion for learning and designing throughout my journey, I have traveled the world playing competitive card games and built the home I currently live in!  Enjoy perusing through my design and animations!