Erik Starander is currently the Lead Environment Artist at MachineGames, with a career spanning several notable titles. His journey includes work on Metal: Hellsinger during his time at Funcom, and most recently, the Indiana Jones and the Great Circle game—a total dream project for him, given his lifelong admiration for Indiana Jones.
His passion lies in crafting immersive environments, carefully considering composition, and weaving environmental storytelling to create the illusion of a living, breathing world.
If there is one thing Erik and Indi have in common, it’s their obsession of history. It has been an invaluable asset in creating believable, immersive environments that are both visually striking and rich in narrative depth. It certainly came to good use working on Indiana jones.
He is incredibly excited to be a part of the Gotland Game Conference this year, and he is looking forward to giving back to the educational community that played such a crucial role in shaping his own journey.