Stress Express
Thesis Project
Role : Concept Development, Research, Game Design, Visual Design
Inspiration : Ever since I got to New York City I’ve been living on fast forward mode. Through observations many of us became human doings instead of human beings and it’s causing so much stress especially in the professional life. We’re working to achieve things faster and faster and there is no stopping. There is even a word in Japanese called Karoshi which means working to death. My questions is do we have to be that stressful?
Concept : Stress Express is a hybrid cards and mobile phones game that pokes fun at stressful, hard-working people. This game will allow players to experience their lives from a macro view where it mimics their busy, overworked and overwhelmed life in a humorous way. The intention of this game is for players to reflect upon the absurdity of a chaotic life, and have them laugh about it.
This project is in a seek for people to see stress in a new light.
Website:
STRESSEXPRESS.COMPANY
Stress Express Process
Press:
NYU GAME CENTER
Stress Express Promo Video :
Through intense iterative process of over 6 months, and with over 100 play testers, many agree that this game is overwhelming and yet fun.
"I think I'm going to have a heart atack - in a good way."- Playtester
Created : May 2018
