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What Do You Actually Do? Indie Games and XR Design with Yasmina Fadel

What Do You Actually Do? Indie Games and XR Design with Yasmina Fadel

Update: 2025-11-21

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In this episode Kate chats to Yasmina Fadel, Co-director of XR studio Maximalist, about working in immersive tech and being an entrepreneur. She shares insights on the future of XR and AI, and her top advice for students breaking into the sector.

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I am Yasmina Fadel, a games producer with a proven track record in fostering connectivity and focus within remote teams. Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of assuming diverse interdisciplinary roles, providing me with comprehensive insights into game development from various perspectives.

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