Public Lecture on Game Design at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL)

Bangkok, Thailand — Rickman Roedavan, lecturer at Telkom University and Head of Metalabs (Multimedia Engineering Technology Research Laboratory), delivered a public lecture on Game Design at King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (KMITL), Thailand. The session brought together students and faculty members from creative technology and digital media programs to explore the evolving landscape of game development in academic and industry contexts. The lecture focused on how structured game design methodology can bridge storytelling, mechanics, and immersive technologies within modern digital ecosystems.

Bridging Design, Narrative, and Technology

During the lecture, Rickman emphasized that game design is not merely about coding or visual production, but about crafting meaningful interactive experiences. He introduced frameworks that integrate narrative structure, player motivation, and system mechanics to produce engaging and educational digital games.

Drawing from his experience as the author of the best-selling Unity Tutorial Game Engine series and as a research leader in game-based learning, he highlighted how game development can function as both a creative medium and a research-driven discipline.

From Academic Theory to Industry Application

The discussion also covered practical implementation strategies using Unity Game Engine, rapid game development approaches, and the integration of immersive technologies such as XR and metaverse-based environments. Students were encouraged to see game development not only as entertainment production, but as a platform for innovation in education, simulation, and digital transformation.

Rickman shared insights from international collaborations and research projects that demonstrate how game-based learning can enhance engagement, improve cognitive outcomes, and foster experiential learning environments.

Strengthening International Academic Collaboration

This public lecture reflects the ongoing academic collaboration between Telkom University and KMITL. Through international teaching engagements and joint research initiatives, both institutions continue to strengthen global partnerships in the fields of game development, interactive multimedia, and digital innovation. The event concluded with an interactive discussion session where students explored future trends in metaverse engineering, narrative-driven game design, and AI-assisted creative production.