PSYCHOLOGY-DRIVEN SOUND DESIGN
I create tailored sounds for small to mid-sized indie studios that predictably shape players' behavior using psychology.
About (Abridged)
I design sounds for indie games that have strong narratives or encourage pro-social attitudes. I've studied psychology formally for four years and 10 years total to understand how gameplay shapes behavior. I also offer a reliable, transparent system for creating cohesive audio together.
I can also record my own tactile sounds and implement in-engine to guide your players' experience . I've done this for award-winning Airborne Empire, Twinkleby, Letterhead, and Tearoom of Terror. Outside of work, I run Seattle Game Audio, play tennis, read, and fight for nature.
Testimonials
Fred Gareau, Co-Founder
of The Wandering Band
"As Audio Director, Sabrina brought the quality of Airborne Empire’s sound design to a level we were previously lacking. She found different areas of the game that would benefit considerably from unique sounds that she then produced with great attention to detail. Those sounds added depth and character to our virtual world which helped us establish Airborne Empire’s personality."
Daniel Chipman, Founder of Sun Lion Games
"Sabrina is one of the most organized and professional freelancers I've ever worked with. She not only showed an impressive amount of care in how she conducted business, but also took a holistic approach to her craft to make sure there was a clear vision for the audio design for Lichgate. The planning and breakdowns she provided were top-notch and really stood out."
"Sabrina was a really great help getting Twinkleby over the finishing line. She's a really great combination of creative, technical, and proactive that made it really easy to give her areas of ownership without any worries. I genuinely recommend Sabrina for any project that requires care and attention to audio. You will be in great hands."
Ryan Sim, Technical Audio Supervisor at Warner Bros.
Derrick Reyes, Studio Director of Game Audio Forge
"Sabrina is a great sound designer with a love for the craft and a lot of versatility in her toolkit. She is a fast learner, responsive to feedback, and produces assets with impressive speed. Sabrina would be a strong addition to any audio team."
Frank Pleece, Audio Lead of Molinare
"Sabrina was able to deliver great quality sounds in a timely manner that were to an incredibly high standard. She was professional, communicative, and willing to go above and beyond to ensure that the end product was just what we needed."
David Zack, Lead Developer of Letterhead 1 & 2
"After adding Sabrina's sound design to Letterhead, the game truly began to come together. Her calming, zen-like sounds perfectly underscored the relaxing play experience I had long been seeking to cultivate."
Speaking
Eight roundtables, keynotes, and workshops across several conferences and universities:
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GDC: Green Games: A Rapid Prototyping Workshop
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GameSoundCon: The Roadmap to Sound Designing Solo
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USC: How to Record Sounds for Games
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AirCon: Audio Direction in Media: Live Panel
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AirCon: How to Sound Design on a Team of One
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GameSoundCon: Game Audio Community Roundtable ()
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GameSoundCon: Audio Communities: Local Chapters
