{"title":"Now Play This Design Labs 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril’s Now Play This Festival investigated the concept of liminality, from shifting borders to digital histories. Continuing some of the insightful discussions started there, the Game Design Labs will delve deeper into how games can be used to explore the in-between spaces, both for players and developers. Combining a creative conference and a game jam, the Labs use practical making as a method for experimentation and investigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive labs around the world (London, Dundee, Los Angeles, Buenos Aires, and Madrid) will take place in parallel, giving participants an opportunity to connect and share ideas with a wide-reaching game-makers network. Each site will host a series of locally run workshops and talks, and as far as possible they will be shared digitally with the rest of the lab network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"now-play-this-game-design-lab-microtalks","title":"Now Play This Game Design Lab Microtalks [6\/27\/24]","description":"\u003cp\u003eGameplayarts is participating in the Now Play This Game Design Labs. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril’s Now Play This Festival investigated the concept of liminality, from shifting borders to digital histories. Continuing some of the insightful discussions started there, the Game Design Labs will delve deeper into how games can be used to explore the in-between spaces, both for players and developers. Combining a creative conference and a game jam, the Labs use practical making as a method for experimentation and investigation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eIn the spirit of exploring the in-between spaces of game design, we're thrilled to invite our community to take the stage (virtual or IRL at our project space) for a series of 5-minute \"microtalk\" presentations. This is your chance to share something you're passionate about - whether it's a game-related project, an unconventional artistic idea, or a completely unexpected topic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eThe only limit is your imagination! This is a unique opportunity to spark new connections, uncover hidden synergies, and push the boundaries of what's possible at the intersection of games, art, and culture. So come prepared to captivate, inspire, and challenge your fellow attendees. Who knows what unexpected insights and collaborations might emerge when diverse perspectives collide?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eDon't miss this exciting moment to showcase your creativity and join the conversation around the limitless potential of liminal game design. Sign up to give a microtalk and get ready to leave a lasting impression! Or come and attend to hear others!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLogistics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDates: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune 27th, 7pm PST Online and in-person.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnline webinar via Zoom and in-person. 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Their conversation inspires new ways of understanding the world and our place within it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis event was part of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gameplayarts.org\/collections\/now-play-this-design-labs-2024\"\u003eNow Play This Game Design Labs\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\"\u003eAbout The Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLauren Moffatt is an Australian artist working with immersive environments and experimental narrative practices. Her works, often presented in hybrid and iterative forms, explore the paradoxical subjectivity of connected bodies and the indistinct boundaries between digital and organic life. 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