Devon Youngbird
Production Lead, Center for BrainHealth Expert in game production, level design, and immersive storytelling through interactive media.
About this Presenter
Devon Youngbird is a game production lead, designer, and multidisciplinary artist focused on immersive storytelling and player-centered design. With a background in both graphic design and game development, blending visual storytelling with interactive systems to craft compelling digital experiences.
Currently leading production on Charisma at the Center for BrainHealth, Devon brings together cross-functional teams to develop engaging gameplay, define artistic direction, and guide projects from concept to launch. Their expertise spans level design, world-building, UI/UX, and game mechanics, with additional experience in VR/AR, visual effects, and learning technology.
Devon has contributed to several projects, including Paranormal Paparazzi—a haunting Unreal Fellowship project exploring player-driven exorcism mechanics - and The Beast In My Dreams, a personal exploration of grief through FPS storytelling - balancing narrative depth with gameplay clarity and visual style.
Devon is also a regular participant in game jams, a strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, and passionate about using games as a medium for expression, education, and emotional impact.
