Hi, I’m David.

I’ve been working as a Game Designer since 2014, when I co-founded Bewilder Box, shortly after a chance experience playing my first Escape Room on a stag-do in Budapest; an event that would forever change the way I viewed creativity.

With over a decade of graphic design expertise and a lifelong obsession with story-led experiences and cerebral gaming, I soon realised that combining these passions gave me a unique edge - setting the perfect foundation for me to construct narratives, craft puzzles and build gameplay with exceptional precision and depth.

I’ve master-minded countless individual puzzles and props, and designed, or played a major role in the creation of more than 40 games across a wide range of mediums, including video games, board games, indoor & outdoor Escape Rooms, treasure-hunts, mysteries, and more.

Throughout my design process, I frequently ask myself the question ‘has this been done before?’ If the answer is yes, I try to change that - I am interested in creating original, thought-provoking and meaningful experiences; I want my creations to leave long-lasting impressions on people.

Launching one of the very first Escape Room companies in the UK, I’ve watched the industry grow from early beginnings, helped shape its path as part of the ERIC: UK Escape Room Industry Conference team, and played over 300 Escape Rooms worldwide, gaining a deep, hands-on understanding of all areas of the medium.

I also have a Master’s in Game Design, regularly review games for The Escape Roomer and help out Game Maker’s Toolkit, one of the most respected online resources on game design.

Through this journey I’ve become a recognised voice in the UK Escape Room scene and a trusted expert in game design.

To view some of my work, head on over to the Projects page.

To see what I can offer in more depth, check my Services page.

If you are interested in my services, please send me a message.

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