Dao Champagne

Beginning my career in IT, I specialized in technical support for commercial computer infrastructures from 1997 to 2000. This technical foundation paved the way for my studies in graphic design and multimedia technology, leading me to enter the gaming and multimedia industries in 2000.

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to contribute to numerous successful AA and AAA titles, both as developer, and on the publising side. My journey has encompassed a diverse range of roles, including graphic and web front-end design, 3D creation, Flash animation, ActionScript, 3D animation, marketing art, level design, game design, and narrative design. Ultimately, this path culminated in leadership positions as a Creative Director and Narrative Director, with over a decade of experience in management and directorial roles.

My professional ethos is encapsulated by these descriptors: visionary, creative, designer, technical, tenacious, leader, and multitalented. These traits reflect my drive to challenge the status quo, innovate, and redefine existing paradigms. My passions include sciences, real-time technologies, Unreal Engine, artificial intelligence, games, and, most importantly, storytelling.

After years of collaborating with various developers and publishers, I co-founded a studio in Montreal in 2010. Our studio is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of creativity, constantly seeking to innovate and devise unique, 'out-of-the-box' concepts. We are committed to crafting incredible projects that leave a lasting impact. Additionally, I co-founded a nonprofit incubator to support the next generation of talent.

In my personal life, I engage in DIY projects, explore AI technologies, and design TTRPG systems, including my most significant creation: Master's Quests and its campaign setting, Fantasy RPG.

Master's Quests Fantasy RPG TTRPG (my creation)

• https://www.mastersquests.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/mqfrpg/
• On Gamefound
  • https://gamefound.com/en/creators/mqfrpg

More link from the 3Mind Group

• 3Mind Services: https://www.3mindgames.com/services/
• 3Mind Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3MindGames
• 3Mind Games on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/3mindgames/
• The Protagonist: EX-1 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheProtaGame/
• The Protagonist: EX-1 on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162570/The_Protagonist_EX1/
• Shadow's Light: Tale of the Champions on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowslighttotc/

Cooperative Literate Games (Incubator)

• https://www.literategames.org
• https://www.facebook.com/literategames/

I am also a member of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), you can find me in the active members.

Role with the VES

As a VES member, my role is to foster greater collaboration between the various digital media industries, driving transmedia storytelling, creative convergence, and a more interconnected ecosystem where different sectors support and enhance each other. My goal is to help shape the future of digital and interactive content by encouraging new forms of media creation and innovative ways to engage audiences.

With years of experience in interactive media and multimedia (since 1997), I am looking to work alongside producers and directors to explore and develop cutting-edge interactive experiences, expanding the possibilities of audiovisual storytelling and audience engagement.