When: Tuesday, June 27th 2017 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English content (bilingual workshop leaders) Cost: free Have you wanted to give a workshop but were unsure of yourself or don’t know where to really start? Are you a seasoned… Continue reading Workshop: Teaching Workshops in Games/Tech; Anyone Can Do It!
Author: Pixelles Montreal
Social 2017: Picnic Social – June Edition // Pique-nique des Pixelles : Édition de Juin
Quand/When: Juin 3 14:00-17:00 // June 3rd from 2-5pm Where/Ou: Parc Lafontaine @
Workshop: UI/UX Design
When: Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English content Cost: free User Interfaces are the core of how players interact with games. From menus to health bars, in this workshop we’ll explore the basics of UI design,… Continue reading Workshop: UI/UX Design
Workshop: Writing Gender Inclusive Games – Building A Better World With Words
When: Wednesday, April 26th, 2017 from 7-9pm Where: 3rd floor of Notman House / Cafe OSMOS (51 Sherbrooke Ouest – rue Clark entrance) Primary language: English content Cost: free Making a game inclusive is often represented as a major hurdle, but in reality it’s far easier than it’s made out to be. Having a diverse… Continue reading Workshop: Writing Gender Inclusive Games – Building A Better World With Words
Become a Pixelles Workshop CoordinatorDevenir coordinatrice d’ateliers avec Pixelles
Our director, Rebecca, is looking for help in managing the monthly workshops side of Pixelles’ activities. If you’ve been wanting to get involved with Pixelles in some way this is a great way to do it! Please note that this is a volunteer position. However, taking breaks is okay if life suddenly becomes busy. No… Continue reading Become a Pixelles Workshop CoordinatorDevenir coordinatrice d’ateliers avec Pixelles
In Solidarity with the Centre Culturel Islamique de QuébecNous sommes solidaires avec le Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec
Our hearts broke at the sight of Sunday’s attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec and the thought still very much pains us. We, at Pixelles, stand in solidarity with those affected and with the Muslim members of not only our own community, but of the world. You are absolutely welcome here. You have… Continue reading In Solidarity with the Centre Culturel Islamique de QuébecNous sommes solidaires avec le Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec
Meet Pixelles Ensemble at GDC17
Our GDC Scholarship program, Pixelles Ensemble, is excited to be bac at GDC with a whole new host of amazing women, nonbinary, and genderqueer game developers For many, attending this conference is not only an inspiration but also a career highlight. By providing opportunities [like this] to marginalized developers, there’s no doubt that games industry… Continue reading Meet Pixelles Ensemble at GDC17
Panel on Networking at GDCPanel sur le réseautage au GDC
When: Thursday, February 9th, 2017 from 6:30pm to 9pm Where: Gameplay Space (1435 Rue St-Alexandre), not wheelchair accessible Primary language: Bilingual Cost: free Does networking make you anxious? Are you feeling overwhelmed just thinking about GDC? Join us on Thursday, February 9th for a panel on networking and socializing at GDC. You’ll hear experiences and… Continue reading Panel on Networking at GDCPanel sur le réseautage au GDC
Peer Mentorship Program
Are you a woman (cis/trans) who is a current or prospective parent and feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or burnt out in the middle of your game development career? Pixelles is launching a program to help build womens’ support networks and exchange knowledge and strategy, using unbiased third-party human resources. This “co-development” or peer mentorship group will… Continue reading Peer Mentorship Program
Pixelles’ Guide to GDC and San Francisco
Is it your first time going to GDC? Maybe you didn’t have a great experience in previous years? We’ve created two guides to help Pixelles Ensemble, our scholarship program, and anyone else make the most out of attending GDC, in San Francisco. These two guides cover topics about: 1) city of San Francisco during the… Continue reading Pixelles’ Guide to GDC and San Francisco