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Gamedev Production and Design Workbook
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The Gamedev Production and Design Workbook is a physical "clarity tool" I designed for developers who are tired of firefighting and want to start shipping.Built on 20 Years of Gamedev Scars
I am Leszek Lisowski, and I have spent two decades in the trenches of game development. This workbook isn't a theoretical textbook. It's a condensed collection of frameworks that I personally use when things get messy. I created it to be your silent partner for meetings, brainstorming sessions, and long nights of production planning.
The "Left-Right" Productivity SystemI developed this workbook with a specific workflow in mind:¿The Left Page: A proven framework, checklist, or template (from Game Pillars to Risk Assessment).¿The Right Page: Your dedicated workspace for notes, sketches, and project-specific decisions. I wanted to eliminate the need for searching through loose scraps of paper or getting distracted by endless browser tabs.
What's Inside the 240 Pages?I divided the workbook into 7 logical blocks covering the entire lifecycle of a game:¿Foundations: Define your Game Vision, Pillars, and High Concept.¿Planning & Scoping: Master task estimation, feature prioritization, and risk management.¿Production Core: Handle milestones, feedback loops, and daily stand-ups without the fluff.¿Design & Mechanics: Break down core loops and difficulty curves.¿The Business of Games: Market research, target audience profiling, and pitching basics.¿People & Teams: Tools for better 1-on-1s and conflict resolution.¿Personal Workflow: My personal strategies for Deep Work, learning backlogs, and preventing burnout.Why You Need This on Your Desk:¿For Producers: Keep the scope under control and the team aligned.¿For Designers: Never lose sight of the "Core Fun" of your game.¿For Indie Leads: A structured way to wear ten hats at once without losing your mind.
Stop clicking. Start writing. Build better games.100 topics of pure gamedev utility designed for heavy note-taking.
Product details
Number of Pages:
242
Release Date:
2026-01-26
Publication Date:
2026-01-26
Publisher:
Leszek Lisowski
Languages:
Original:
English
ISBN10:
8397628126
ISBN13:
9788397628120
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
877 g
Height:
183 cm
Width:
260 cm
Thickness:
20 cm
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