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Meet Clélie, Mélissa and Chloé

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Rencontre avec Clélie, Mélissa et Chloé
Image Written by Clélie Amiot on 03/8/2024

PhD student in computer science - Lead Game Designer
Clélie is currently working on her thesis on chatbots. She is in charge of the GameDesign of VirtualSociety

Meet Clélie, Mélissa and Chloé

Hi! For International Women's Day, we've chosen to prepare a short post about the three women in the team!

What do you do in the team?

Clélie: I'm in charge of the game design. It primarily involves designing the game's features, how they are presented, and how they interact with each other.

Mélissa: I handle the Art Direction and 3D production of VirtualSociety.

Chloé: I am a graphic designer and animator, I am currently working on the VirtualSociety's UI, as well as illustrations and 2D animations. I will also be responsible for the 3D animations of the characters when the time comes!

What is your favorite genre of video game?

Clélie: First-person exploration games, whether with combat or puzzles, as long as it's not horror.

Mélissa: I really enjoy survival and exploration games. I've completed Subnautica four times without ever getting tired of it.

Chloé: I love cozy games! I think these are the games on which I spend the most time and have the most fun!"

Why did you choose to work in video games?

Clélie: It is one of the freest mediums, both artistically and technically.

Mélissa: I chose video games because I appreciate the player's ability to enter a story or a new world and interact with it. I've been playing video games since I was little, so I wanted to create my own universes.

Chloé: Initially, I leaned more towards the world of animated cinema, but the realm of video games has always interested me as well, being a big fan of video games myself.

What are you currently playing?

Clélie: I have spent a lot of hours on Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous, but I'm stuck at Blackwater's boss, so I took a break with Call of the Sea.

Mélissa: I'm playing Rocket League. Well, at least I'm trying XD.

Chloé: Right now, I'm playing City Skylines 2!

What inspires you in your work?

Clélie: The games I play, but also the tools and experimental studies I designed for my thesis.

Mélissa: I enjoy creating environments with music. For crafting a cozy space, I listen to cozy music. I find it very motivating and inspiring.

Chloé: I love seeing what other artists are doing on Pinterest; I can spend hours doing graphic research without ever getting bored!

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Image Written by Clélie Amiot on 03/8/2024

PhD student in computer science - Lead Game Designer
Clélie is currently working on her thesis on chatbots. She is in charge of the GameDesign of VirtualSociety

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