Talk about my sabbatical semester in Aotearoa/New Zealand in winter 2024/26. I explored the question of how game design can contribute positively to the climate and sustainability debate. During my research semester, I exchanged theory for practice: in an artistic residency in a renaturation project in Kawakawa (Aotearoa/New Zealand), I literally stood with my feet in the swamp – searching for a meaningful creative contribution.
The lecture took place on October 21st 2025 as part of the Jour Fix programme at Burg Giebichenstein – University of Art and Design Halle. Produced with the kind support of BURG StreamLab.
Further links:
gamesforfuture.de
itch.io/wairepo-wetland-stories
itch.io/wairepo-wetland-stories-ep2
itch.io/wairepo-wetland-stories-ep3
podcast-interview: Holy Sheep Neuseeland