About

Tj’ièn Twijnstra became a professional game designer after receiving his MA in game design and development in 2006. Since then he has helped with the release of over 25 published games while working at 5 different studios.

Next to his current position as Game Director at Story Giant Games, Tj’ièn is also a mentor at Google’s Indie Game Accelerator program, helping teams reach their growth potential.

Tj’ièn love for games has developed since his early childhood and he’s constantly fascinated about how they are able to create fun on a global scale. Researching and philosophizing about game design, writing and talking about fun all serve to better his understanding and increase his efficiency in creating the best games out there.