Ride the Rollercoaster: Embrace Fear

Ride the Rollercoaster: Embrace Fear

When I was twelve, my summer camp took us on a field trip to Hershey Park, home to one of the world’s largest wooden roller coasters. Everyone around me seemed excited to get in line for the big ride—everyone except me. I had never been on a roller coaster before, and...

Fear, Rollercoasters, and Game Design

In the decade I’ve spent teaching design and creativity, I’ve noticed one common trend that gets in the way of all creative work: Fear. Fear comes in different forms for different people: The fear of failing at a task, the fear of looking stupid in front of our peers,...