Christiaan Ribbens
About Christiaan Ribbens
Christiaan Ribbens is a Lead UX/Game Designer at Yalp Interactive, where he has worked since 2021. He has a diverse background in game design, programming, and educational play, with previous roles at Rebellion and experience in multiple design methodologies and programming languages.
Work at Yalp Interactive
Christiaan Ribbens has been serving as the Lead UX/Game Designer at Yalp Interactive since 2021. In this role, he focuses on creating engaging games as a service, ensuring that games receive continuous updates and new content. He has been involved in the development of various educational play programs, including mathematics and spelling games. Ribbens also contributed to the creation of the Yalp Store, which serves as a catalog for interactive games. His work includes testing and developing new pedagogical games for schools, enhancing the learning experience through play.
Previous Experience at Rebellion
Ribbens worked at Rebellion from 2013 to 2017, initially as a Junior Game Designer for one year and later as a Game Designer for two years. During his time in Oxford, United Kingdom, he gained valuable experience in game design, contributing to various projects and honing his skills in the gaming industry.
Education and Expertise
Ribbens holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Creative Design for Digital Cultures from Hogeschool voor de Kunsten Utrecht, which he completed in 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts & Technology in Game Design & Development from the same institution, studying from 2008 to 2012. His educational background is complemented by a WFT Basis certification obtained in 2013. Ribbens possesses programming expertise in multiple languages, including LUA, C#, and PHP, and utilizes design methodologies such as Agile and Scrum in his work.
Background in Journalism
In addition to his design and programming skills, Ribbens has a background in journalism, having written hundreds of articles for Evilgamerz.com. This experience has contributed to his ability to communicate effectively and understand the gaming community's needs and interests.
Multilingual Skills
Ribbens is multilingual, with proficiency in Dutch and English. He also has basic knowledge of French, German, and Spanish. This linguistic capability enhances his ability to collaborate in diverse teams and engage with a broader audience in the gaming industry.