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Sam | Studying UI/UX

@saam-urai

β€œI’m just a little guy doing stuff when I can” They/She | πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ | Game Dev at USC https://samabalayan.wixsite.com/portfolio https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-abalayan/

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uh, actually, no, let's circle FORWARD instead. he he, just kidding, just a little "stand up "
comedy for you

17.09.2025 18:12 πŸ‘ 81 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Had the opportunity yesterday to talk about the student game I worked on at Game Devs of Color Expo yesterday! I’m so thankful to everyone who participated and checked out my game!

@donutsthegame.bsky.social

17.09.2025 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Check out Kill The Music's new updates: New Items, Mid-Run Saves, Beat Sync Menu and More!

Thank you so much to @gdocexpo.com for featuring us on their direct!

store.steampowered.com/app/3093050/...

16.09.2025 20:57 πŸ‘ 28 πŸ” 13 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
many logos for various games!

many logos for various games!

I love making logos for games!
I always try to design logos that are simple but cartoony, shiny and fun! Sometimes they're a bit scrappy and made in a rush (for a game jam for example)!
I've made so many in the past MANY YEARS in games, from board games to mobile games!
#gamedev

26.08.2025 01:12 πŸ‘ 664 πŸ” 78 πŸ’¬ 17 πŸ“Œ 1
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Kill the Music is on Popular Upcoming!

We'll be releasing tomorrow for $7.99 USD ($9.99 with 20% Launch Discount)

Wishlist now to be notified on release 🎸

20.08.2025 17:20 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
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Chibi Misaki from Terminator Zero!
#TerminatorZero #Terminator

18.08.2025 19:57 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

this chart is a little comforting to see at the very least

17.08.2025 23:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
The Terminator from the anime Terminator Zero in a chibi art style

The Terminator from the anime Terminator Zero in a chibi art style

Wanted to do some fanart so here’s a Chibi Terminator from Terminator Zero! This will surely do numbers among the 3 people in the Terminator Zero fandom

12.08.2025 00:38 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Brutalist poster with cyan print over black paper

Brutalist poster with cyan print over black paper

Another day another design! Today I have a Brutalist style poster based on myself and stuff I like :)

#GraphicDesign #Figma

04.07.2025 04:51 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Phone wallpaper design featuring Basilio Magnus from Metaphor ReFantazio

Phone wallpaper design featuring Basilio Magnus from Metaphor ReFantazio

Made a phone wallpaper of best boy Basilio !! Trying to practice design by just making fun things every day
#MetaphorRefantazio #GraphicDesign #PhoneWallpaper

02.07.2025 22:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

If you want a game which is actively anti-AI and absolutely bursting with human art and expression, Date Everything is right here, and the reviews are *overwhelmingly* positive.

store.steampowered.com/app/2201320/...

02.07.2025 02:48 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Two handmade bars of soap colored in blue, white, and black, inspired by the protagonist from the videogame Metaphor Refantazio.

Two handmade bars of soap colored in blue, white, and black, inspired by the protagonist from the videogame Metaphor Refantazio.

πŸ‘‘πŸ’™πŸ€ WILL - Royal sandalwood and velvety cocoa, hints of golden sunflower and amber lighting the path ahead, an anxious heart transformed into the seeker of a bright future.

26.02.2025 23:35 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
A collection of five soaps inspired by characters from Metaphor Refantazio (Eupha, Basilio, Gallica, Louis, and Alonzo)

A collection of five soaps inspired by characters from Metaphor Refantazio (Eupha, Basilio, Gallica, Louis, and Alonzo)

like 7 months later, metaphor refantazio still has me in its grip

26.06.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

!!! Will you be at Anime Expo this year!! Would love to cop one of these

01.07.2025 23:11 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Pantone swatch poster with the color Primrose Yellow and a screenshot of Leon Strohl from Metaphor Refantazio

Pantone swatch poster with the color Primrose Yellow and a screenshot of Leon Strohl from Metaphor Refantazio

Pantone swatch poster with the color Bright Cobalt and a screenshot of the Protagonist from Metaphor Refantazio

Pantone swatch poster with the color Bright Cobalt and a screenshot of the Protagonist from Metaphor Refantazio

Pantone swatch poster with the color Beacon Blue and a screenshot of Fidelio Magnus from Metaphor Refantazio

Pantone swatch poster with the color Beacon Blue and a screenshot of Fidelio Magnus from Metaphor Refantazio

Made some Pantone-inspired posters from Metaphor reFantazio screenshots I took!
#GraphicDesign

01.07.2025 21:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Metaphor ReFantazio has some incredible dialogue writing man, cant count how many times a line had me doing this

20.06.2025 10:04 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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TAMASHII NATIONS - Metaphor: ReFantazio - Protagonist S.H.Figuarts Action Figure up for preorder on Amazon ($100) buff.ly/4hiYdHX
Seeker $170 buff.ly/aR1dX2y #ad

20.06.2025 04:14 πŸ‘ 143 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 4

Highly recommend playing this game since it’s on sale on Steam right now! Just wrapped it up and I am so full of thoughts about it!!!

28.06.2025 23:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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"If we lean too much into the visuals, then it's difficult to use. But if we lean too much into the functional or usability side, then we start to lose the Atlus touch." Said Metaphor: ReFantazio's UI designer Koji Ise. bit.ly/3DQ7SBg

26.03.2025 12:09 πŸ‘ 39 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 3

here's an interview with metaphor's interface designer, which includes some of the original menu concepts www.theverge.com/games/636243...

26.03.2025 15:21 πŸ‘ 147 πŸ” 46 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bluesky accessibility settings. Shows β€˜require alt text before posting’ option enabled

Bluesky accessibility settings. Shows β€˜require alt text before posting’ option enabled

If you care about the accessibility of Bluesky (you do right?) enable this setting.

It reminds you to add alt text to images before you post them.

#a11y #accessibility

24.03.2025 07:00 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Some sticker designs I did for the taiko drumming club at my university! With spring break finally here, I have the time to be doing art again! Even if just for a week lol
#Stickers #GraphicDesign

15.03.2025 10:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also, if you have any money to spare, please consider donating to the musical's GoFundMe to get a live recording of this show published :) Any dollar counts!
www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-sh...

15.03.2025 00:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Last night I had the honor of watching "Cambodian Rock Band" with @donutsthegame.bsky.social and it was genuinely one of the best performances I've seen live. Please consider watching it at the East West Players theatre in LA before it's gone on March 23rd! SEA stories need to be heard!

15.03.2025 00:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re super excited to announce our new game Donuts! Donuts! is a slapstick 3D driving/skating game meets food delivery.

You play as Mony, a first generation Cambodian-American, as she sets out to save her family's donut business through means of food trucks, radical tricks, and viral marketing.

13.03.2025 19:20 πŸ‘ 16 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 6

I can finally fully reveal that I’ve been working as the Lead UI/UX designer for β€œDonuts!” Please stay tuned for more updates!

14.03.2025 02:48 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sevika back from November as the finale was happening. Also maybe the one thing my Instagram might be known for lolol #arcane

11.03.2025 19:58 πŸ‘ 135 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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#KatanaZERO

11.03.2025 01:51 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So cute! Reminds me of Kirby’s Rerun to Dreamland

11.03.2025 19:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0