Hamie Nouri
Games Programming and Game Design Lecturer
Bio
Designing Playful Worlds
Hamie Nouri is a Lecturer in Game Design and Games Programming at SAE London, with over a decade of experience in higher education and game development. As a designer and educator, Hamie brings both technical expertise and playful creativity to the classroom, helping students learn by doing while developing their own unique games.
Industry Experience
Hamie is the creator of UniJam, an innovative game development initiative, and has contributed to numerous game projects over the years, some of which remain under wraps. His hands-on experience spans Twine, GameMaker, and DOOM modding, giving students practical insights into multiple platforms and workflows.
Creative Philosophy
For Hamie, teaching games is like designing one: it’s about balancing rules, exploration, and player experience. He draws on his own extensive experience to step into students’ shoes, helping them navigate challenges, iterate designs, and learn from failure in a supportive, real-world context.
Teaching Approach
Hamie combines technical know-how with humour and curiosity, guiding students to see games as systems, stories, and experiences. He encourages experimentation and problem-solving, showing that a great game – like great learning – emerges when creativity meets thoughtful iteration.
Player Profile
Favourite tools
Twine, GameMaker
Biggest inspiration
DOOM
Fun fact
“You’ve never seen me in the same room as Batman, I’m just saying 🤷🏻”
