About

Hey! I’m Dolly, an aspiring Narrative Designer, girls’ games and horror enthusiast, and a recent First-Class BA (Hons) Computer Games Design graduate from the University of Portsmouth (2026), based in the UK! I adore crafting unique stories and characters, bringing them to life through my own digital artwork, and exploring how they can translate into interactive playable experiences. I thrive both alone on small passion projects, and when working alongside other creatives on wacky and wonderful projects, where there’s always something new to learn and ideas to bounce around!

I also have a strong interest in games research, particularly in the representation of women and girls in video game narratives and games aimed at female audiences. I’m naturally curious and always seem to have a new question I want answered, which often sends me down a research rabbit hole that eventually turns into something I can write about! This passion for research led me to write my university dissertation, Stories in the Saddle: The Role of Female Narrative Designers in Shaping ‘Games for Girls’ – A Focus on Horse Games, which earned me a place as a finalist in the Excellence in Games Research category at the 2026 TIGA UK Games Education Awards.

I’m passionate about championing women in the games industry and encouraging the next generation of female game developers. Through my experience as a University Student Ambassador and Course Representative, I’ve loved helping younger students discover the many different roles within game development and how their unique skills and interests can find a place in the industry. Alongside this, I’m an advocate for harnessing and building greater understanding of ADHD within game development, and recognising the unique strengths it can offer. I believe that with understanding and support, what can sometimes feel like an obstacle, can become a creative powerhouse!