Yilu Huang is a game designer and artist from Jiangsu, China, specializing in interactive storytelling, environmental design, and narrative-driven gameplay experiences. Her projects span video games, tabletop games, and immersive virtual worlds, exploring themes of memory, emotional healing, and environmental sustainability.
Drawing inspiration from personal struggles with mental health and resilience, her works reflect a deep exploration of self-identity, human vulnerability, and the psychological landscapes of survival and hope. Projects like “Don’t Remember Me” and “Dragon and Sea” blend fantasy and reality, addressing topics such as emotional recovery and environmental preservation, using games as tools for introspection and change.
Through a combination of artistic expression, technological experimentation, and empathy-driven design, Yilu Huang creates worlds that encourage players to question social norms, confront inner fears, and seek emotional connections. Her creative practice balances critical inquiry with poetic narrative, using games not only as entertainment but also as a medium for reflection and impact.
She aspires to push the boundaries of game design by crafting experiences that inspire dialogue, emotional resonance, and social awareness, shaping more inclusive and emotionally meaningful narratives for future players.