Design and User Research for Fun and Transformative Experiences

Hi, 

My name is Nick Timmons and I'm the bridge-builder between number-crunching data analysis and imagination-fueled design, crafting experiences that transform how we learn and play. My career path has zigzagged through data analytics, game development, and even drama therapy—giving me a distinctive lens for understanding what makes people tick when they interact with games and educational tech.

I'm on the lookout for chances to bring my unique skills to innovative companies creating games and learning experiences that make the world better.

My secret sauce combines:

• Diving into data to discover insights that explain player/learner behavior
• Facilitating creative workshops that reveals what people need but can't quite articulate
• Hands-on game design know-how that turns research insights into practical action

At Soomo Learning, I turned complex usage data into crystal-clear design priorities that created powerful learning outcomes for students. In my spare time, I cook up game experiences using Unity, Pico-8, and P5.js that aim for both emotional punch and solid gameplay.

My Drama Therapy Master's isn't just a conversation starter—it's equipped me with specialized tools for decoding the psychology behind user experience and understanding how design choices ripple through emotions, motivation, and learning.

I thrive both as a team player and when taking the lead. One particularly generous review stated that my "talent to synthesize a complex and evolving concept into a short communicable summary, that anyone can grasp, is a truly rare gift."

I'm currently open to opportunities. Please reach out if you feel like we might be a good fit!