Staff Member: Education, Training and Outreach
 Amanda Z. Kraemer
Game Designer/Illustrator Artist
As the Creative Lead for Carnegie Cadets: The MySecureCyberspace Game, Amanda is dedicated to the game design, art assets, character and storyline development, and functionality. She also develops the game’s accompanying materials for the Web and outreach events.
In addition to the game, Amanda has worked on other INI interactive projects including a presentation for the Global Family Information Network for preventing child abuse.
Amanda has been working in web and interaction design for almost seven years. She has worked on several interactive projects for education and for entertainment, and as a graduate student, she worked on the prototypes for both the MySecureCyberspace portal and the game. Amanda holds a BFA in Industrial Design and a Master of Entertainment Technology, from Carnegie Mellon University.
INI Interests
"I like being able to work on a project that pushes the envelope of educational technology and being able to see kids interact with the Game and the impact it has on their lives."
INI & CMU Favorites
"Most of my dearest friends are people I met while at Carnegie Mellon
— former classmates, faculty and staff
— who are hard-working, brilliant, passionate people now out pursuing their dreams all over the world. While Carnegie Mellon’s education is its strongest selling point, I found that being around the amazing people who are attracted to the university is what really makes the experience. And, Carnegie Mellon Catering’s brownies, yum!"
Recommendations to Students
"Don’t be afraid to go out and explore the city. Pittsburgh has a lot more to offer than just Squirrel Hill and Shadyside. Visit Downtown's Cultural District and see a play or an art gallery. Go to a farmer’s market or an orchard for fresh produce and apple pies. Take a stroll through one of the city’s many parks (some even have boathouses, swimming pools, and ice skating rinks), or visit one of the Carnegie museums (free with student ID!) or the Science Center."
Recommended Web Sites
For game development, Flash development or educational games:
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