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I am Todd Furmanski, a game designer, educator, and innovator with a passion for crafting immersive experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and history. Over the past 16+ years I’ve designed and built award-winning games, led teams through prototyping to market, and taught the next generation of students in USC’s Game Innovation Lab. I thrive on collaboration, rapid iteration, and finding elegant solutions for complex problems across VR, AR, and mixed reality platforms.…I am Todd Furmanski, a game designer, educator, and innovator with a passion for crafting immersive experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and history. Over the past 16+ years I’ve designed and built award-winning games, led teams through prototyping to market, and taught the next generation of students in USC’s Game Innovation Lab. I thrive on collaboration, rapid iteration, and finding elegant solutions for complex problems across VR, AR, and mixed reality platforms.

Todd Furmanski

Game Designer, Game Developer, 3D Designer, +2

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I am Todd Furmanski, a game designer, educator, and innovator with a passion for crafting immersive experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and history. Over the past 16+ years I’ve designed and built award-winning games, led teams through prototyping to market, and taught the next generation of students in USC’s Game Innovation Lab. I thrive on collaboration, rapid iteration, and finding elegant solutions for complex problems across VR, AR, and mixed reality platforms.…I am Todd Furmanski, a game designer, educator, and innovator with a passion for crafting immersive experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and history. Over the past 16+ years I’ve designed and built award-winning games, led teams through prototyping to market, and taught the next generation of students in USC’s Game Innovation Lab. I thrive on collaboration, rapid iteration, and finding elegant solutions for complex problems across VR, AR, and mixed reality platforms.

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I am Todd Furmanski, a game designer, educator, and innovator with a passion for crafting immersive experiences that blend storytelling, technology, and history.

Over the past 16+ years I’ve designed and built award-winning games, led teams through prototyping to market, and taught the next generation of students in USC’s Game Innovation Lab. I thrive on collaboration, rapid iteration, and finding elegant solutions for complex problems across VR, AR, and mixed reality platforms.

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Research Associate at University of Southern California – Game Innovation Lab

January 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025

Conducted extensive research in immersive and interactive media, focusing on emergent algorithms and virtual reality. Developed experimental games, non-photorealistic rendering systems, immersive 3D installations, and emergent virtual spaces. Partnered with internal and external collaborators to develop cutting-edge VR/AR projects for academic use and commercial markets. Notable contributions include Walden: A Game and related educational modules, The Night Journey, and other lifecycle projects from prototype to market across multiple platforms.

Instructor at University of Southern California – Game Innovation Lab

January 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025

Taught an advanced 3D graphics and spatial imaging course requiring labs and a high project workload, delivered remotely during COVID. Mentored and evaluated student work; course received a perfect post-evaluation score for delivery and impact.