When and why did you study at the academy?

I studied in 2023 starting from February. It was more or less directly after my graduation, and I remember having Friends of Design (Academy of Digital Arts) at my high school to showcase the academy. I have always had a heart and passion for games so I jumped right in.

Where are you now?

I am currently teamed up with a few other Alumni from ADA, not just from my first year but also some people from the other courses. We started a Indie Studio based in South Africa and are currently working on a big project.

What is the most important thing you took away from studying at the academy?

The most important thing I took from the academy was definitely problem solving and having to be creative in said department. it is one thing to always ask but its another to seek out the solution yourself, be independent!

What would you recommend to young students?

It can be somewhat overwhelming at the start, depending on your experience with dev in general, but it is very worth the time and effort you put in. You will meet very like minded people who share your passion and the only limit here is your imagination, and patience with software crashing.