As I’m starting to accumulate books in my physical and EndNote library, I think I might as well share my … More
Author: Michelle Chen
Walking in the “Rain Room”
Can’t really dance, ‘coz that would be to sudden a movement. But you can walk slowly through the room, and … More
Walking in someone else’s stilletos in “A Mile in My Shoes”
With my Pikachu socks (it’s a great look). Anyway, I went to the popup exhibit of “A Mile in My … More
Making a game, adding Instagram-like Filters
So I’m working on a new game that’s a cross between Toca Mini and a vlog creator (editor..?), so I … More
Making a new game, the experiments
The fun part. The continuation to my brain farts. Also known as, I’m not an artist, and this programmer (who … More
Making a new game, the brain farts
I dunno about you, but for me, I come up with game ideas in that time when I’m lying in … More
Here are some talks about Video Games and Mental Health at MIGW
Melbourne International Games Week is just around the corner (October 5-14) and I compiled a list of talks about Video … More
Games that can help with your mental health [Part 2]
So I really entered a rabbit hole, and I performed a comprehensive search for games and apps for mental health, … More
Reading Related Literature with Mendeley
So I just got started with my PhD in Design (actually it’s video games, I’ll be researching about video games … More
Games that can help with your mental health [Part 1]
The continuation of my Apps series, but this time focused more on video games. This will also be an ongoing … More
Game Review: Shadow’s Edge
Shadow’s Edge is described as “game designed and developed for the sole purpose of supporting young patient’s emotional health, connecting … More
Game Review: ReachOut Orb
ReachOut Orb is an interactive game for teaching well-being to Year 9 and 10 students. In the game, you enter … More
I’m doing a PhD! (it’s still in video games)
So it’s a PhD in Design at RMIT in Melbourne Australia, and my topic is “Developing Video Games for Mental … More
I studied Psychology
I just received an email about the Confirmation of Award, which means that I have finished my University Certificate in … More
Storytime: about Grit and learning to be Brave and not Perfect
Warning: It’s going to be a long one. It’s a story about what I’ve been doing the past year, and … More