The Art of Pixels: Eric Dies' Creative Path | Colorful Pixels S1E6

Host Carmen Askerneese sits down with Eric Dies to explore his journey from a young gamer to a seasoned game developer. They discuss Eric's early influences, his work on iconic games like Halo, and his passion for storytelling through game design. Eric shares insights into the creative process, the evolution of gaming communities, and the importance of collaboration in the industry.

About Eric:

Eric Dies is a multidisciplinary designer and screenwriter, shaped by an MFA from SCAD and a career building high-impact experiences for major franchises. At 343 Industries (now Halo Studios), he led design and realization efforts across the Halo franchise, crafting its transmedia portfolio, UI/UX, and narrative marketing. His work—recognized by SXSW, PromaxBDA, and Adobe—blends visual innovation with immersive storytelling. Recently named a Semi-Finalist in the BlueCat TV Writing Competition, Eric also writes character-driven thrillers with speculative sci-fi leanings.”

Socials & Links:

Instagram: @mrdies

LinkedIn: Eric Dies | LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrdies/

IMDB: https://imdb.me/ericdies

Design Site: https://www.mrdies.com

Other Projects:

“END_LOOP” (TV Series // In Development): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37745204/

Chapters

00:00 The Early Days of Gaming

02:30 Influences and Inspirations in Game Development

05:18 The Evolution of Gaming Communities

07:54 Transitioning to Professional Game Development

10:19 The Journey from Animation to Game Design

13:21 Skills Transfer in the Gaming Industry

15:57 Reflections on Career and Community

18:37 Connecting with Eric Diaz

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