{"id":341,"date":"2014-12-29T15:51:38","date_gmt":"2014-12-29T15:51:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/?page_id=341"},"modified":"2026-05-30T19:27:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T19:27:17","slug":"about-me","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/","title":{"rendered":"About me"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">4 bits about me<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img data-attachment-id=\"1004\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/10407244_10153549987498272_141511049471055444_n\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/10407244_10153549987498272_141511049471055444_n.jpg?fit=960%2C960\" data-orig-size=\"960,960\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" 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https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/10407244_10153549987498272_141511049471055444_n.jpg?resize=50%2C50 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<div><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">I\u2019m Cyril Guichard, a game developer, <strong>creative director<\/strong>, and educator with over 25 years of experience leading art and production teams in digital advertising, combined with more than a decade of independent game development. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">As <strong>Principal of <\/strong><\/span><strong><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-b88u0q r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Garage Collective<\/span><\/span><\/strong><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">, I create immersive VR experiences that have been released on Meta Quest and Rift.<\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Some of my notable projects include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\">\n<li>Imagine Town (MMORPG with Ubisoft, 2009)<\/li>\n<li>Ragged Edge (mobile, 2010)<\/li>\n<li>Outpost Trilogy (online, 2011\/13)<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Theta Legion<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (Go\/Rift, 2018\/19)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Stones of Harlath<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (Rift\/Quest, 2021)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Shock Troops<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (Quest, 2022)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274 r-36ujnk\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">Drakkenridge<\/span><\/span><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\"> (Quest, 2025)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1g7jtus r-1x3r274\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">I currently teach as a <strong>Professor of Interactive Design and Game Development<\/strong> at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia, where I help shape the next generation of interactive media creators.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1adg3ll r-1x3r274 r-p1pxzi\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3\"><span class=\"css-1jxf684 r-bcqeeo r-1ttztb7 r-qvutc0 r-poiln3 r-1x3r274\">I\u2019m a passionate <strong>independent developer<\/strong> and lifelong artist who loves blending production leadership, technical skill, and creative storytelling. When I\u2019m not teaching or building virtual worlds, you\u2019ll usually find me experimenting with new tools, updating my ArtStation portfolio, or connecting with fellow creators in the VR and indie game communities.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Selected Brands<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png\"><img data-attachment-id=\"590\" data-permalink=\"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/brands\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?fit=960%2C304\" data-orig-size=\"960,304\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"brands\" data-image-description=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?fit=300%2C95\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?fit=960%2C304\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-590\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?resize=960%2C304\" alt=\"brands\" width=\"960\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?w=960 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/brands.png?resize=300%2C95 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Awards &amp; Press<\/h2>\n<h3>Awards\/Advertising<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nHard Rock Tulsa &#8211; Digital Advertising and promotions &#8211; Games &#8211; Halloween Invitation Game<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nCherokee Casinos -Television &#8211; Regional\/National services &#8211; The feeling stays with you<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nWind Creek &#8211; Integrated campaigns consumer &#8211; Journey to the Far East<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nHard Rock Tulsa &#8211; Integrated campaigns consumer &#8211; Halloween promo campaign<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Silver ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nHard Rock Tulsa &#8211; Special Event Material &#8211; 2015 New Year&#8217;s Eve Invitation<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/garage-collective.com\/ADDYS\/ADDY%20Winners%20Book_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gold ADDY<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2015 ADDY Awards<\/strong> &#8211; Mobile Bay<br \/>\nRed Square Gaming &#8211; Self Promotion &#8211; Direct Marketing &#8211; Specialty Items &#8211; Playing Cards<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.chiefmarketer.com\/buffalo-wild-wings-home-court-advantage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Mobile Marketing Campaign<\/a><strong><br \/>\n2011 PROMO Pro Awards<\/strong><br \/>\nBuffalo Wild Wings, Homecourt Advantage Mobile Campaign<\/p>\n<h3>Awards\/Gaming<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sdHO08Rr1RE\">Finalist Student project E3 2017<\/a> (as their professor)<br \/>\n<strong>E3<\/strong><br \/>\nTSA Frisky<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/jayisgames.com\/best-of\/2012\/shooter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nominated Best 2012 shooter<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Jay is game<\/strong><br \/>\nOutpost: Haven<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.miniclip.com\/games\/outpost-swarm\/en\/#t-ss-S\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Miniclip Award Game 2011<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Miniclip<\/strong><br \/>\nOutpost: Swarm<\/p>\n<p>Top 15 games quarter &amp; semi-finals<br \/>\n<strong>Samsung Bada International Deleloper Challenge 2012<\/strong><br \/>\nRagged Edge<\/p>\n<h3>Press\/Advertising<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.al.com\/business\/index.ssf\/2014\/03\/casino_craftsman_7_questions_w.html\">AL.com Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aafmobilebay.com\/june-program-2014-cyril-guichard\/\">AAF Mobile Bay Event<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Press\/Gaming<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/greenlitgaming.com\/lost-outpost-survive-at-all-costs\/\">GreenLit Gaming review of Lost Outpost<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6_xQ3FyucQ0\">Greenlit Gaming Video Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/truepcgaming.com\/2013\/09\/27\/given-a-lot-of-love-lost-outpost-interview\/\">True PC gaming Interview<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bfgcom.com\/blog\/view\/OutpostHaven-Sees-Spectacular-Success\">BFG blog on Indie games and Gamification<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please get in touch if you want links to more reviews, interviews, etc.<\/p>\n<h2>Connect on LinkedIn<\/h2>\n<p><!-- ERROR: No token or token has expired. --><br \/>\n<!-- ERROR: No token or token has expired. --><\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-sharing-enabled\"><div class=\"robots-nocontent sd-block sd-social sd-social-icon sd-sharing\"><h3 class=\"sd-title\">Share this:<\/h3><div class=\"sd-content\"><ul><li class=\"share-facebook\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-facebook-341\" class=\"share-facebook sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/?share=facebook\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on Facebook\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-linkedin\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"sharing-linkedin-341\" class=\"share-linkedin sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/?share=linkedin\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to share on LinkedIn\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-print\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" data-shared=\"\" class=\"share-print sd-button share-icon no-text\" href=\"http:\/\/luxregina.com\/portfolio\/about-me\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Click to print\"><span><\/span><span class=\"sharing-screen-reader-text\">Click to print (Opens in new window)<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"share-end\"><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>4 bits about me I\u2019m Cyril Guichard, a game developer, creative director, and educator with over 25 years of experience leading art and production teams in digital advertising, combined with more than a decade of independent game development. 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