Arcade Talks: Designing for Esports – A Playful Approach to Physical Space

Step into the world where architecture meets gaming with Dafne Wiegers. Dafne is an architect known for her work on gaming & architecture, including Esports HQ's for Liquid and Mouz, and educational projects such as the Colegio Americano de Quito. Dafne’s vision goes beyond creating spaces to play games—it’s about making the space itself playable. In this creative talk, she’ll reveal how Liquid HQ is filled with hidden Easter Eggs, blending digital games with physical environments. Dafne will also explore the fascinating parallels between game design and architecture, showing how architects can learn from game designers and vice versa. Discover how thoughtful design not only boosts player well-being and performance but also inspires new ways to experience space, both digitally and physically.

Enjoy free gaming afterwards!

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