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DESIGNING INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES SINCE 2020

CONNOR

THORPE

I’m Connor Thorpe — a Product Designer applying 6+ years of game design expertise to craft intuitive and engaging digital products and designs.

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ABOUT

My career is built on one principle: understanding and designing complete user systems. Whether it's an engaging game, an intuitive website, or a complex corporate application, my goal is to create experiences that are effective, valuable, and user-focused.

My foundation in Game Design provided a unique lens on user psychology and systems thinking. Through my business Pixelrain Studios, I've applied this perspective to a wide range of challenges from designing game mechanics to building client websites, and conducting deep strategic analysis for major financial institutions.

Today, I operate as a multi-disciplinary designer and strategist. My work spans UI/UX design, web design, and strategic consulting, all focused on helping businesses solve complex problems and build products their users will love.

PROJECTS

GTA VI - Landing Page Design

Hero section of a landing page design for MessageMail

MessageMail - Landing Page Design

Spoverlay - Spotify Stream Overlay Designs

Skyfable - Game Discovery Tool

Agritech Dashboard for Botanist

Lumière Indie Games Marketing

GTA VI - Landing Page Design

MessageMail - Landing Page Design

Spoverlay - Spotify Stream Overlay Designs

Skyfable - Game Discovery Tool

GTA VI - Landing Page Design

MessageMail - Landing Page Design

RECENT EXPERIENCE

Founder

Pixelrain Studios

2018 — Present

As the founder of my independent design consultancy, I've partnered with over 100 clients on a wide range of digital challenges. My work spans from foundational game design to full-service web design, UI/UX consulting, and deep strategic user analysis for corporate partners like SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge

Lead Game Designer

McGaw Sharkie LLC

2024 - 2025

As lead game designer, I was responsible for designing core user systems for an unannounced social deduction game. My work focused heavily on creating the initial UI mockups and establishing the foundational gameplay mechanics that defined the user experience.

120+

Projects Completed

5/5

Average Review

500+

Iced latte's consumed

HIGHLIGHTS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Professional Recognition & Business Impact

Completed a strategic UX Audit for SpareBank 1 Sør-Norge
Top 3% Freelancer on Upwork ($100k+ Earned)
Speaker at Spillexpo
Hosted a University Workshop at Høyskolen Kristiania
Recognized as a "Favorite PR Outlet" by GamesPress

Project & Audience Impact

12M+ Combined Sales & Downloads on contributed titles
Viral Indie Success with "Avarice" (Featured by Jacksepticeye)
Press Mentions from PCGamesN & Pocket Gamer
Community Engagement via "Pixelrain Winter Giveaway"

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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Design, and Media in Game Design

Kristiania University of Applied Sciences

2017-2020

As part of my game design studies, I completed courses including design, marketing, PR, prototyping, mobile and PC development, C# programming, Unity3D, Unreal Engine & much more. I graduated with honors.

UI/UX Certification

DesignCourse (Online)

2025

Gained a solid foundation in UI/UX design including core design principles and creating web and app designs in Figma as well as prototyping.

TESTIMONIALS

Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly

Connor turned my vision into a clean, responsive, and beautifully branded site. He's easy to work with, thoughtful with his design choices, and always keeps usability in mind. Highly recommended for a site that feels polished & professional!
Alexander Hainsworth
Lumière Indie Games Marketing
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev

Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly

Connor turned my vision into a clean, responsive, and beautifully branded site. He's easy to work with, thoughtful with his design choices, and always keeps usability in mind. Highly recommended for a site that feels polished & professional!
Alexander Hainsworth
Lumière Indie Games Marketing
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev

Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand
Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand
Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand
Connor's analysis was extremely valuable, providing an insightful report with a fresh perspective on our service. We will definitely keep him in mind for future assignments.
Lena Mangersnes
Sparebank 1 Sør-Norge
Connor is professional, reliable, and thoughtful. He communicates clearly, sees the bigger picture, and genuinely cares about doing great work that positively impacts your project.
Christian Tamburilla
Slime.lol
Connor delivered the critical, insightful feedback I needed—clear, actionable, and never sugar-coated. I left the project with a stronger vision and real next steps. Highly recommend him.
Andrew Carrera
Shibamaru LLC
Connor was great to work with. He executes quickly, is responsive, communicates well, and brings great energy. We would work with him again.
Ben Beath
Battlefly
Working with Connor was great. He is amazing at his work and communication, easy to work with and brings uplifting and positive energy to the team. A true professional.
Ivaylo Palchev
Connor was a pleasure to work with—professional, efficient, and responsive. He delivered high-quality work on time and handled questions quickly. We’d happily work with him again!
Alice Games FZE
Connor is great to work with, he is talented, offers multiple options and perspectives, and explains things really clearly
Tanya Dombkins
uLand

CONTACT

Looking to start a project or need a consultation? Feel free to contact me.

Stavanger, Norway

connor@pixelrainstudios.com