About

Tokyo-based artist and designer specialized in UI/UX design, pixel art, and 3D for games and software. I love working with others to create memorable experiences.

Profile

Oskar O.K. Strom

I’m originally from Minnesota in the United States but I’ve been living in Japan since 2020. I fell in love with the country in 2018 while showcasing my game at an indie game event in Kyoto called BitSummit.

I have a BFA in Digital Art and Game Design from Northeastern University in Boston and have over 10 years of professional experience. I specialize in UI and UX design as well as visual effects, pixel art, game design, and 3D modeling.

I currently work at One or Eight, crafting stylish and satisfying game experiences through interface design, effects, and animation. I previously worked as a designer at GREZZO and as a full time indie game developer at my own company. I still do freelance design work and make indie games.

I’m a firm believer in using good design for accessibility to make the world a better place. I’m also a cancer survivor, amphibian and reptile enthusiast, active participant and organizer in the Japanese indie game community, and a member of the Japan French Fries Association.

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Experience

My Tools

Engines: Unity, Unreal, Godot, Haxeflixel, Ren’Py
2D: Affinity Designer, Aesprite, Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects
3D: Blender, Maya, Substance Painter, Substance Designer
UI/UX Prototyping: Figma

Awards & Exhibitions

Indie Megabooth Game Developers Conference (2017)
Indie Megabooth PAX West (2017)
GamePedia – PAX Pick Award (2017)
Boston Festival of Indie Games – Best Multiplayer (2017)
Otakon – Fan’s Choice Award (2017)
Play NYC (2017)
Hatsune Miku – Miku Jam Winner (2017)
DreamHack Atlanta – Best Multiplayer (2018)
Indie Megabooth PAX East (2018)
BitSummit (2018, 2019, 2022)
My Famicase Exhibition (2017~2022)
Tokyo Game Show (2018, 2023)
Tokyo Game Dungeon 4 (2024)