My Story...
My name is Maria Lowrie. I’m a proud AUT graduate with a degree in Digital Design, specializing in the game design pathway. I was Born and raised in New Zealand, Auckland. Ever since my early years, the dream of becoming a game designer has fueled my journey. My path led me to acquire knowledge, creativity, and dedication, and now I’m actively seeking opportunities to apply these skills.
I love ice skating, football, and esports, but my main passion lies in crafting gaming experiences that captivate players. Beyond the pixels and codes, I have a genuine love for making things come to life. Whether it’s sketching out ideas or diving into the intricacies of game mechanics, I find joy in the entire creative process.
Thanks for taking the time to learn a little about me!
EXPERIENCE
From 2024 – Present. Graphic and game design for various clients and companies within New Zealand and Globally. Some of my recent successful projects include:
Custom Twitch assets for streamers Aphrixiea (Emotes + Overlays) and Verdreign (Vtuber Model).
Logo and graphical design work for Future Electronic Machines (ФЭМ) (Russian Computer hardware manufacturer).
Designed a new product logo for “House Of Knives” (New Zealand’s original knife store), which was laser engraved onto knives.
In 2023, Gained game design, app industry and interpersonal skills. Interacted with clients, successfully met deadlines and used problem-solving skills to tailor game and app design solutions to meet client specifications.
My main project was designing and developing a Cricket game for KFC NZ (KFC 6 & Shout).
I won an internship at this company by achieving 1st place in Mount Albert Grammar High School’s yearly “MAGS Art Show”.
Learned valuable design and interaction skills, designed creations related to graphic design including back-end work.