How to get started in game design: 10 tips for success

An image of a team of game designers getting started in game design with computer screens showing game creation
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Wondering how to get started in game design? With endless possibilities, it's one of the most exciting creative fields right now, but getting started can be daunting, not least because of the perceived technical barriers.

I'm here to say, go for it. At heart, game design isn't about technical skills or knowledge of a specific code or program. It's about having a great idea and the willpower to see it through to execution during the sometimes challenging process of creating a game.

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Rob Redman
Editor, ImagineFX

Rob Redman is the editor of ImagineFX magazines and former editor of 3D World magazine. Rob has a background in animation, visual effects, and photography.