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Hi, I'm Alyson! I'm a recent graduate in Creative Technology with a specialization in Visual Media and Game Design focused on User Experience. I'm passionate about combining technology and design to create innovative, user-friendly, and visually appealing solutions. Having lived in Canada, Suriname, and the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, which helps me develop creative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Throughout my studies and projects, I've focused on designing interactive prototypes, immersive visual media, and games that enhance user experiences. I love storytelling, 3D modeling, and exploring new technologies to make meaningful and enjoyable designs. When I'm not working, you'll find me drawing, gaming, or enjoying dance, which I've practiced for over 13 years.…Hi, I'm Alyson! I'm a recent graduate in Creative Technology with a specialization in Visual Media and Game Design focused on User Experience. I'm passionate about combining technology and design to create innovative, user-friendly, and visually appealing solutions. Having lived in Canada, Suriname, and the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, which helps me develop creative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Throughout my studies and projects, I've focused on designing interactive prototypes, immersive visual media, and games that enhance user experiences. I love storytelling, 3D modeling, and exploring new technologies to make meaningful and enjoyable designs. When I'm not working, you'll find me drawing, gaming, or enjoying dance, which I've practiced for over 13 years.

Alyson Benthem

Game Designer, UX Designer, Animator, +2

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Hi, I'm Alyson! I'm a recent graduate in Creative Technology with a specialization in Visual Media and Game Design focused on User Experience. I'm passionate about combining technology and design to create innovative, user-friendly, and visually appealing solutions. Having lived in Canada, Suriname, and the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, which helps me develop creative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Throughout my studies and projects, I've focused on designing interactive prototypes, immersive visual media, and games that enhance user experiences. I love storytelling, 3D modeling, and exploring new technologies to make meaningful and enjoyable designs. When I'm not working, you'll find me drawing, gaming, or enjoying dance, which I've practiced for over 13 years.…Hi, I'm Alyson! I'm a recent graduate in Creative Technology with a specialization in Visual Media and Game Design focused on User Experience. I'm passionate about combining technology and design to create innovative, user-friendly, and visually appealing solutions. Having lived in Canada, Suriname, and the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, which helps me develop creative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences. Throughout my studies and projects, I've focused on designing interactive prototypes, immersive visual media, and games that enhance user experiences. I love storytelling, 3D modeling, and exploring new technologies to make meaningful and enjoyable designs. When I'm not working, you'll find me drawing, gaming, or enjoying dance, which I've practiced for over 13 years.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Alyson! I’m a recent graduate in Creative Technology with a specialization in Visual Media and Game Design focused on User Experience. I’m passionate about combining technology and design to create innovative, user-friendly, and visually appealing solutions. Having lived in Canada, Suriname, and the Netherlands, I bring a multicultural perspective to my work, which helps me develop creative solutions that resonate with diverse audiences.

Throughout my studies and projects, I’ve focused on designing interactive prototypes, immersive visual media, and games that enhance user experiences. I love storytelling, 3D modeling, and exploring new technologies to make meaningful and enjoyable designs. When I’m not working, you’ll find me drawing, gaming, or enjoying dance, which I’ve practiced for over 13 years.

Skills

Experience Level

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

English

Fluent

Dutch

Advanced

Japanese

Intermediate

Work Experience

Graduation Thesis: Prototype Development to Increase High School Students’ Social Interactions at Faculty for Human Media Interaction

September 1, 2024 - March 31, 2025

Researched, designed, created, and playtested a lo-fi prototype to help high school students increase meaningful social interactions and reduce feelings of loneliness. Conducted literature research on teenager communication styles and user research using Google Forms to tailor the activity and setting. Developed prototype in Godot with assets created in Krita, followed by playtesting with seven participants.

Creative Designer at Visualizing Data Project

April 1, 2023 - July 31, 2023

Part of a team of seven working on an installation representing data about space companies' rocket successes and failures. Responsible for creative design of the hi-fi prototype, ensuring it was both visually appealing and comprehensible. Tasks included mockups, 3D modeling, laser cut designs using Fusion360, and coordinating team efforts.

Animator & Storyboard Creator at Animated Storytelling: Queer Law Project

April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023

Researched global queer laws for visualization, created storyboard to ensure cohesion, developed assets and animations, and used Adobe After Effects to synchronize animations with voice-over while refining details.

UX Designer & Researcher at Gardening App Prototype Project

February 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Conducted research to promote green spaces as part of SDG goals, created 2D assets for a prototype app, and conducted user experience interviews following playtesting.

Game Designer & Asset Creator at Escargo!: A Witchy Snail Game

September 1, 2022 - November 30, 2022

In a two-person team, created 2D and 3D assets for Unity, mixed and implemented the soundtrack with FMod, developed a 2D weight puzzle, and edited gameplay video using DaVinci Resolve for evaluation.