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Who I Am

What I Do

When It Was

Where It Happened

Why I Did It

How It Worked

About Information
About Information

I’m Rob Sparks. Inventor, designer, and creative innovator. I have a rich background in digital and physical product development and get my kicks from bringing memorable, high fidelity experiences to the audiences I serve.

  • Age: 31
  • Residence: UK
  • Status: Open to opportunities
Experience
2023 - Present
Head of Product - Becoming
Head of Product - Becoming

Your Life Reset – Imagine your personal trainer, nutritionist, sleep coach, therapist and wellness apps got in a room to build a program just for you.

Our team of world-class experts in neuroscience, well-being, peak performance, and behavioral change craft your bespoke transformation.

Links: Becoming

2018 - Present
Founder & Game Designer - Board Game Bud Ltd
Founder & Game Designer - Board Game Bud Ltd

Independent board game company, creative design studio, industry champion.

Links: Board Game Bud / Tinderblox

2020 - 2023
Crisis Sim Team Lead - Immersive Labs
Crisis Sim Team Lead - Immersive Labs

Immersive Labs’ Crisis Simulator drops teams into truly dynamic scenarios based on real crises. Unlike linear tabletops, our content reflects how a crisis unfolds in the real world – you never know what wicked problem you’ll face next.

Links: Cyber Crisis Simulator

2017 - 2020
Project Manager, Developer - GRV Media
Project Manager, Developer - GRV Media

We are GRV Media and we are website monetisation specialists.

Links: GRV Media

2014 - 2020
UI/UX Brand Designer, Developer - Here Is The City
UI/UX Brand Designer, Developer - Here Is The City

HITC is a fast growing source of news and information on the web spanning football, culture, and gaming.

Links: HITC

2014 - 2016
Founder & Chief Technology Officer - DYFRNT
Founder & Chief Technology Officer - DYFRNT

DYFRNT offers nights out full of surprises, showing off the best independent businesses that Bristol has to offer.

2012 - 2013
Student Ambassador - Plymouth University
Student Ambassador - Plymouth University

Welcome to the University of Plymouth, advancing knowledge, transforming lives.

Education
2015
Designing Gamification Level 2 (Intermediate) - Udemy
Designing Gamification Level 2 (Intermediate) - Udemy

Engagement Alliance Level 2 (Intermediate).

Links: Certification

 

2014
Designing Gamification Level 1 (Basic) - Udemy
Designing Gamification Level 1 (Basic) - Udemy

Engagement Alliance Level 1 (Basic).

Links: Certification

2011 - 2014
Plymouth University - UK
Plymouth University - UK

Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree in Digital Art & Technology, Upper Second Class Honours (2:1).

Links: i-DAT.org

2007 - 2011
The Kings of Wessex Academy - UK
The Kings of Wessex Academy - UK

3 A-Levels (Grade B-C) – Computer Science, Physics, Media  / 12 GCSEs (Grade A-B).

2022
First Aid at Work - Advanced & CPR
First Aid at Work - Advanced & CPR

Acorn Health and Safety Ltd – First Aid at Work.

Links: Certification

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Freelance Services
Product Vision

Custom and commercial curios for mass market and niche audiences.

Game Development

Games make it rain, and I know how to make them.

Graphic Design

UI/UX, game assets, album art, print media – I’ve made it all.

Social Marketing

Digital and print assets, analytics evaluation, and social influences.

Creative Coding

If you need a chalkboard phonograph drum machine, I’ve got you covered…

Music Production

I’ll serenade you with original music, SFX production, and soundtracks.

Product Design
  • Tabletop Games
    95%
  • Physical Prototypes
    90%
  • Digital (Websites, Apps, etc)
    60%
  • Project Management (Agile, Jira, etc)
    85%
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Graphic Design
  • Vector Graphics (Sketch)
    90%
  • Branding (Logos, Design Guides, etc)
    80%
  • UI/UX & Wireframes
    70%
  • Video Production
    60%
Coding Skills
  • HTML / CSS
    90%
    90%
  • Processing / Arduino
    75%
    75%
  • PHP
    70%
    70%
  • Unity
    60%
    60%
  • Swift
    65%
    65%
Creative Coding
Code, Media, Miscellaneous
Foni
Code, Games
iSo
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Knowledge
  • Game & Product Design
  • Project Management
  • Client Engagement
  • Problem Solving
  • Brand Design
  • Public Speaking
  • Convention Events
  • SEO / Marketing
Interests
Role Playing

Weaving wondrous worlds as a dungeon master.

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

The science of strength and keeping your cool.

Stand Up Comedy

Even had a stab at open mic.

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Freelance Clients / Features
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Career Partnerships / Collaborations
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Like What You See?
Creative

Looking for a team player to collaborate on cool, quirky, original projects?

Commercial

Need some wind under your sails to lift a commercial product off the ground?

Career

Want a technically minded, creative gamification dynamo added to your roster?

Then Reach Out Below