Isabel Lee

Who are you, and what do you do? I’m Isabel! I’m a game developer, artist, and writer based in NYC. I make web games like Number Gacha and Breadwinner that deconstruct game mechanics and interrogate why we play. I also sometimes write stories. I love exploring the intersection between games, storytelling, and psychology. What do you use to get the job done? I use a M3 Macbook Pro for development. Usually it’s paired with a huge, curved monitor, which I got from my job a few years ago and now can’t go back– I love seeing all of my windows on one cohesive view. I also use the old-school wired Apple earbuds for sound. It’s lightweight, and a tangible mic is so much easier to handle for meetings. I have a pre-built 80% mechanical keyboard (I once built my own, but it was bad and died– I’ve learned my lesson) with a well-loved fidget spinner keycap in the corner. I use Figma to sketch out my ideas, and React + VSCode to implement them. I rotate between other tools depending on the…