Jeb Havens
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​Jeb Havens

Game & Interactive Designer
Combining my background in Game Design, Cognitive Science, and Technology, I design fun experiences that push people to ​think, play, and interact in new ways

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Building a boardgame or escape room? Hire me to help with every stage, from concept and design, through implementation.
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Developing an app? Hire me to design the right gamification mechanics to delight users and improve engagement and retention.
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Looking to give your team valuable design skills, or just want to improve teamwork and morale? Hire me to lead a workshop.

Learn more about me, or the Escape Jam event.

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Digital Games

Professional game designer since 2003, including over 15 digital game titles, working with some of the industry's largest brands
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Non-Digital Games

Designer of multiple award-winning board games, puzzles and escape rooms, and over 10 years of experience leading game design workshops for conferences and private companies
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Cognitive Science

Degrees in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Brown University, and speaker at numerous industry conferences on topics such as game design, escape room design, player emotion, and cognitive diversity
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Technology

Over 5 years delivering results as a product manager for Google, and extensive experience applying neural networks and artificial intelligence to games and software for companies such as Electronic Arts/Maxis, Cyberlore Studios, and YouTube

Contact

[email protected]
Available for
Consulting & Workshops
(Hourly, Project-Based, or Retainer)
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