SPARK ID
# 46
Lead UI Artist
Dan Pratt
I am driven by making things. I’ve always wanted to be a “creative”, and from an early age knew I wanted to make games somehow… Since then it’s always been the chase of creating the next one. Outside of games it’s the standard pastimes… trying to stay healthy, traveling, etc.
_Favourite Game
The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
_Favourite Book
The Design of Everyday Things
_Currently Learning
Just the never ending journey self-improvement, professionally and mentally!
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Questions & Answers
Q
Earliest gaming memory?
Answer
It must be playing Duck Hunt / Super Mario Bros in my parents room.
I still don’t know why we had an NES as I don’t think my parents were interested in games at all.
Q
What was the game that triggered you looking at games as a career?
Answer
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, I loved the feelings it evoked and wanted to create those feelings for myself.
Q
What did you study at School or Uni that you feel was valuable for a career in games?
Answer
So I paid a boatload of money to get a degree in “Game Art & Design”, but what it really came down to was receiving a great introduction the fundamentals (composition, colour theory, typography, etc).
Aside from that, the many school game jams that I participated in left me fairly well prepared to join the industry.
Q
Game that has inspired you the most?
Answer
That’s a tough one… So many Nintendo games have left a huge impression on me over the years.
Q
The first game you have worked on?
Answer
An open world racing game called Baja: Edge of Control.
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If you weren't making games?
Answer
Graphic design or something similar most likely.
Q
Top 3 games of all time?
Answer
#1 -The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
#2 - Donkey Kong Country (Series)c.
#3 - Uhhh trying to think of something non Nintendo… Halo? especially the LAN parties backin the day.
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Hardest game boss?
Answer
I’m sure I’ve encountered some terrible and annoying game bosses over the years, but nothing stands out to me.