Pixels Game Designing and Development Project

The Pixel Game Designing and Developing Project is an innovative, community‑driven initiative designed to engage homeless and marginalized youth and young adults, including Indigenous participants and those affected by drug addiction, domestic and family violence, poverty, and social justice issues. The project uses the power of digital creativity and game development as a culturally relevant tool to build connection, strengthen identity, and create pathways toward education, employment, and long‑term stability.

This program introduces participants to industry‑standard game design and development skills, including pixel art, animation, coding fundamentals, world‑building, storytelling, character design, and basic software workflows used in professional studios. These creative skills are intentionally integrated with essential life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem‑solving, digital literacy, project planning, and confidence building.

Our mission

By learning to design and develop their own games, participants gain a platform to express their lived experiences, explore social issues, and build positive narratives about themselves and their communities. The project provides a safe, supportive, and culturally informed environment led by facilitators with lived experience and strong community ties, ensuring participants feel represented, understood, and empowered.

Our vision

The Pixel Game Designing and Developing Project is more than a creative workshop—it is a transformative pathway. Through hands‑on learning, mentorship, and collaborative project work, participants develop practical capabilities that can lead to further study, creative industry opportunities, and meaningful employment. The program fosters resilience, self‑belief, and leadership, giving young people the tools to change their lives through the power of gaming, storytelling, and digital innovation.

Our team

Our strength lies in our individuality. Founded by Owen Davis, the team brings together leading talent across game design, development, digital art, and creative production.

Owen Davis

Professional game designer/developer