Aaron “Chescher” Shannon
@aaronshannon.bsky.social
UI/UX Designer & Engineer
www.aaronmshannon.com
www.github.com/aashannon
My dream is to do UX design and research for the Video Game industry, but what drives me is solving problems through design.
**The background is a snip from my own code**
www.aaronmshannon.com
www.github.com/aashannon
My dream is to do UX design and research for the Video Game industry, but what drives me is solving problems through design.
**The background is a snip from my own code**
Just revamped my site a little
September 5, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Just revamped my site a little
Reposted by Aaron “Chescher” Shannon
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Portfolio
emmkid.info
September 4, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hi! I was laid off from Firaxis this morning. I wrote leaders and civs for Civilization VII (NDA for now) and Deadpool and Storm for Marvel's Midnight Suns. I also wrote the award-nominated Hindsight.
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
I'm available for full time, remote work starting ASAP. DMs are open:
emmkid.info
Man I would love to find someone who likes going to the gym, playing video games, and totally cool with dating my partner……….Nooo, it’s not because I want a free personal trainer and gaming buddy >.>
August 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Man I would love to find someone who likes going to the gym, playing video games, and totally cool with dating my partner……….Nooo, it’s not because I want a free personal trainer and gaming buddy >.>
The last scene finally added to the game more VA stuff
#voiceacting #UI #UX #Videogame #GoDot #PigSquad #GameJam
youtu.be/uDoAe71kvqU
#voiceacting #UI #UX #Videogame #GoDot #PigSquad #GameJam
youtu.be/uDoAe71kvqU
Rick Mcasskick Final Cutscene
YouTube video by Milton Monroe
youtu.be
August 30, 2025 at 2:07 AM
The last scene finally added to the game more VA stuff
#voiceacting #UI #UX #Videogame #GoDot #PigSquad #GameJam
youtu.be/uDoAe71kvqU
#voiceacting #UI #UX #Videogame #GoDot #PigSquad #GameJam
youtu.be/uDoAe71kvqU
As promised. Enjoy our little game submission
#UI #UX #Godot #Videogame #PigSquad #GameJam
doubledsuarez.itch.io/rick-mcasski...
#UI #UX #Godot #Videogame #PigSquad #GameJam
doubledsuarez.itch.io/rick-mcasski...
Rick McAssKick: Friendship Forever by suarez, OhNoItsMonroe
Guide Rick MsAssKick on his emotional journey to become the badass cutie pie that he was always destined to be.
doubledsuarez.itch.io
August 26, 2025 at 8:28 PM
As promised. Enjoy our little game submission
#UI #UX #Godot #Videogame #PigSquad #GameJam
doubledsuarez.itch.io/rick-mcasski...
#UI #UX #Godot #Videogame #PigSquad #GameJam
doubledsuarez.itch.io/rick-mcasski...
August 19, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Created a HUD wireframe and making sure I could instantiate it in the game scene. Next it's time to play with signals to update health. #UI #UX #Godot #wireframing #lowfidelitymockup
August 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Created a HUD wireframe and making sure I could instantiate it in the game scene. Next it's time to play with signals to update health. #UI #UX #Godot #wireframing #lowfidelitymockup
Getting better at version control and connecting my UI to the game scene in Godot
August 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Getting better at version control and connecting my UI to the game scene in Godot
My first game UI start screen. Godot makes it feel like I'm doing web design, but for a game lol
( I even figured out the signals and scripts associated with it )
( I even figured out the signals and scripts associated with it )
August 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
My first game UI start screen. Godot makes it feel like I'm doing web design, but for a game lol
( I even figured out the signals and scripts associated with it )
( I even figured out the signals and scripts associated with it )
Went to my first game jam meet up. Well, that escalated quickly.
August 7, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Went to my first game jam meet up. Well, that escalated quickly.
I’m so excited for my first game jam
August 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I’m so excited for my first game jam
Next step is digital wireframes
August 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Next step is digital wireframes
For my second Case Study, I decided to tackle the unchanged Pokemon battle interface to minimize the pull from immersion.
August 4, 2025 at 6:33 AM
For my second Case Study, I decided to tackle the unchanged Pokemon battle interface to minimize the pull from immersion.
Reposted by Aaron “Chescher” Shannon
Where do you expect the mini map to be on your screen when you play a game?
August 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Where do you expect the mini map to be on your screen when you play a game?
Where do you expect the mini map to be on your screen when you play a game?
August 2, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Where do you expect the mini map to be on your screen when you play a game?
My new portfolio site is up and running. Anybody working in the UX industry, please feel free to give your opinions. I’m trying to get into the industry.
www.aaronmshannon.com
www.aaronmshannon.com
August 1, 2025 at 6:19 PM
My new portfolio site is up and running. Anybody working in the UX industry, please feel free to give your opinions. I’m trying to get into the industry.
www.aaronmshannon.com
www.aaronmshannon.com
The Division’s UI was one of my favourites. There was some accessibility issues I’d fix, like the white (hard to see when you were in front of a light background), but I loved the break from the ordinary.
youtu.be/uJKA8QWIcPU?...
youtu.be/uJKA8QWIcPU?...
TOM CLANCY'S THE DIVISION UI Mission Example
YouTube video by Remy300041
youtu.be
August 1, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The Division’s UI was one of my favourites. There was some accessibility issues I’d fix, like the white (hard to see when you were in front of a light background), but I loved the break from the ordinary.
youtu.be/uJKA8QWIcPU?...
youtu.be/uJKA8QWIcPU?...
Tried my hand at Godot and realized that is so easy to pick up with my background in Python.
August 1, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Tried my hand at Godot and realized that is so easy to pick up with my background in Python.
So, I think I’ve decided to get my Master’s in Human Computer Interaction or HCI. However, I need to do it online. So, I’m looking forward to apply to ISU. I’m just nervous and a need to get funds/scholarships.
December 18, 2024 at 11:02 PM
So, I think I’ve decided to get my Master’s in Human Computer Interaction or HCI. However, I need to do it online. So, I’m looking forward to apply to ISU. I’m just nervous and a need to get funds/scholarships.
Man it’s been a chore applying to so many jobs. I’m hopping to find that one soon :3
December 17, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Man it’s been a chore applying to so many jobs. I’m hopping to find that one soon :3
I’m about to graduate in a week and I have had zero luck with entry level to junior positions for Front End Development positions. And of course can’t get a reason as to why so I can work on what I need to do.
December 7, 2024 at 4:56 AM
I’m about to graduate in a week and I have had zero luck with entry level to junior positions for Front End Development positions. And of course can’t get a reason as to why so I can work on what I need to do.
My cat is being extra lovey today. It’s creeping me out. I may have to sleep with one eye open
December 31, 2023 at 12:04 AM
My cat is being extra lovey today. It’s creeping me out. I may have to sleep with one eye open