Ian Bogost

Ian Bogost is a multifaceted academic and game designer known for his work in video game criticism and design.

He holds a distinguished professorship at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he teaches in both the School of Literature, Media, and Communication and the College of Computing.

Bogost has authored several influential books on video games, including "Unit Operations" and "Persuasive Games." He is also recognized for creating Cow Clicker, a satirical social network game, and A Slow Year, which won awards at IndieCade 2010.

Bogost's work combines academic research with practical game design, exploring the expressive potential of video games and their cultural impact.