About ME
Hi There!
My name is Lauren Ritze and I am a game and UI/UX designer. I recently completed my degree in game design at Champlain College. I've spent 5 years creating, collaborating and leading QA on numerous games and applications. In my most recent job, I was a UI/UX designer on a mobile app that teaches people how to build computers!
Over the past few years, I have worked in almost every designer role; level, narrative, systems, sound, etc. I have a passion for design and want to create meaningful and unique experiences. One of the best feelings, in my opinion, is seeing someone have fun or be super immersed while playing/testing your game. My favorite achievement was when I created my own board game and my entire family came over to test it out.
Other than design, my interests include drawing, playing D&D, reading and not surprisingly playing videogames. I have been learning French and Spanish in my free time! I hope to become fluent in both, mainly because I love traveling, but it would also let me have more opportunities to meet new people!
I am actively looking for a position as either a general designer, a UI/UX designer or a QA tester in the game or tech industry. I have experience and passion for design and hope to do this for the rest of my life!
Past Projects
MxRPC
String Theory
Cash Force
MxRPC is a mixed reality program for smartphones and tablets, that teaches people about PC hardware.
Learn about the ins-and-outs of computers hands-on anywhere, without the cost or risk!
I was the lead UI/UX designer for this project, and it was an amazing experience! This project
Cash Force
String Theory
Cash Force
Cash Force is a high-octane arcade VR shooting game where players take the role of an undercover cop gone rogue fleeing the scene of a heist in a colorful 70's crime film esque setting.
This was my senior capstone project. I worked as a UI/UX designer. This was also the first game I did in Unreal Engine 4!
String Theory
String Theory
Bravely Undertaking The Trail
String Theory is a VR action-adventure game set in child's imagination. Fight your way through robots in this underground city with your trusty yo-yo!
I wore many hats in this project (aka took many roles). I was a UI/UX designer, Audio designer and UI artist.
Bravely Undertaking The Trail
Bravely Undertaking The Trail
Bravely Undertaking The Trail
Bravely Undertaking The Trail is a point and click strategy adventure game, where the player-character attempts to complete the Appalachian trail!
I worked as a systems & mechanics designer on this game.
Sno-Man's Land
Bravely Undertaking The Trail
Sno-Man's Land
Sno-Man's Land is a turn-based strategy game set in a front lawn on the last day of winter. Two rival snowmen groups battle over the remaining snow, but only one can win.
I worked as a general designer on this game. I helped create the systems & mechanics, UI and was the lead QA liaison.