About the Project
Led by Ball State faculty in partnership with the Indy Indies Alliance and IGDA Indianapolis, this project advances the Center for Innovation and Collaboration's mission by connecting students, faculty, industry professionals, and community members to explore sustainability, game design, and emerging technologies through collaborative, real-world learning experiences.
The project explores the intersection of sustainability, game design, and emerging technology, creating a platform for creative problem-solving, experiential learning, and research-driven exploration of sustainability challenges. Through workshops, expert speakers, and a community game jam, participants will create games and alternative controllers that encourage innovative approaches to environmental challenges and interactive experiences.
Project Partners
Project Lead
Partners
- Ball State Department of Computer Science
- College of Sciences and Humanities at Ball State
- IGDA Indianapolis
- Indy Indies
Project Deliverables
Educational Workshops and Speaker Series
Participants will engage with workshops and speakers focused on game design, sustainability, and emerging technologies.
Community Game Jam and Hackathon
Community members will collaborate to create games and alternative game controllers that explore environmental themes.
Prototype Games and Interactive Technologies
Participants will develop prototype games and interactive technologies through collaborative design and experimentation.
Student-Led Research and Game Development
Students will contribute to game development and research that advances sustainability, participatory design, and innovative forms of play.