Kjell 't Hoen, M.A.

Kjell 't Hoen, M.A. has a long and varied work experience in the gaming industry. In 2007, they began as a Level Designer at GameHouse, where they worked on various franchises such as Shangri La 2, Hotel Mahjong, Pastry Passion, Gold Rush 2, and Sunset Studio. In 2010, they moved to IJsfontein as a Game Designer, followed by Tingly Games in 2012 and Spil Games in 2013. In 2014, they returned to GameHouse as a Senior Game Designer, working mainly on Delicious Bed & Breakfast. Since 2009, they have also owned and operated their own company, Ludomo Gamestudio, and its website www.ludomo.com. In 2021, they became the Lead Game Designer at SOFTGAMES.

Kjell 't Hoen, M.A. began their educational journey in 1999 when they attended Veenlanden College and obtained a VWO in Cultuur en Maatschappij in 2004. Kjell then obtained a Diploma in Illustration from LOI in 2005. Following this, Kjell 't Hoen, M.A. attended HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht) and obtained a Master in Game Design & Development in 2009. In the same year, Kjell 't Hoen, M.A. also obtained a Certificate in Masterclass Business Development for Designers from HKU (Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht).