Hi!

Glad to see you’re curious to know more about me! I’m Arielle Wong. I’m currently studying at Concordia University in the Computation Arts – Computer Science joint major. This intersection of two different programs allows me to learn not only about how to use computers but how to use them in a creative way. To further back this up, I’ve also graduated from graphic and web design at John Abbott College. Through this technical program I discovered my design style and what I like to do best. I like fun colors, animals and the font Futura (I actually disliked it at first but I kind of got attached and can even recognize it on billboards and packaging out there in the real world).

What do I do?

Well right now… I’m interest in game design! I’ve been joining game jams here and there to learn as much as I can about creating games. I’m hoping through these experiences I can develop new skills! I’ve already got a pretty nice mastery of graphic and web design, now I want to know how to work on the programming side of things. (So far it’s going pretty well^^ ).

What have I done?

This is not a confession to crime but an enumeration of my work experience. Over the years in graphic and web design, I’ve had many opportunities to design for other people. I’ve made business cards for first year students, some posters for my brother’s dorm ( he did not pay me but will obviously make it up by doing some chores ), a poster for a writing contest and infographics to teach students and teachers about blended learning. I’ve also organized the decoration of our special GWD student room and the GWD collaboration sketchbook (passed it around for a semester and had people from the program draw and collaborate on art in it). Very fun but also challenging to try and organize something with groups of people.

At Concordia, I’ve participated in the Phantom Game Jam and worked on a story-driven game featuring Detective Sticky! I was in charge of leading the team and keeping up with the strict deadline, as well as programming and some game art here and there. For my second game jam (Global Game Jam 2025), I focused purely on the art of our wonderful clicker game: Cauldron of the Deep. Finally, I’ve participated in CONUHacks IV, my team worked on a website that could help users navigate the confusing parking signs of Montreal!

Where am I going?

This is a question I’ve had a lot of trouble answering over the years. The answers changed all the time but one recurring theme is that I was always interested in working in a creative field. I wanted to be an author, comic book artist, animator, graphic designer, web designer and more. Even considered accounting because I was good at math and wanted money. But today, I think I want to work as a game designer. Video games! I love how many different types of games there are out there and how it involves so many different elements to make. There’s coding (obviously) but also illustrations, design, music, sounds, user interface, story telling…. All stuff that sounds super cool!

How am I going to get there?

Finishing my university program is definitely helpful for me to achieve my goal, but I also want to try and participate in as many game jams and other competitions as possible to hone my skills even more. It’s nice knowing how to code, but it’s a whole other thing to actual create a video game itself! I’m working on building up my portfolio and collecting experience. 🙂