Dora Vrhoci is a professional Narrative Designer based in The Netherlands. She helps Game Development Studios design compelling stories for their games.

Contact her for collaboration, free consultation, or a chat about games, writing, or design. 

My name is Dora Vrhoci, and I am a professional Narrative Designer based in The Netherlands. I help Game Development Studios design compelling stories and coherent worlds for their games. As a Narrative Design and Storytelling professional, I have worked as a Game Designer, Quest Designer, and Editor.

Contact me by e-mail at dora.vrhoci@gmail.com for a free consultation or collaboration.

Working as a Narrative Designer, I help Game Development Studios build immersive and intricate worlds for their games. I'm committed to achieving ludonarrative synchronicity - making sure that the game's narrative and gameplay are weaved into a coherent unit. 

Storytelling is not just a tool in my arsenal as a Narrative Designer; it's the very essence of my craft. Through storytelling, I design narratives that breathe life into the worlds of video games.

Quests play a key role in engaging players and immersing them in the game world. Well-designed quests also contribute to the overall player experience by offering opportunities for storytelling, character development, and gameplay variety. Quest Design and narrative development are inseparable. I help game development teams create well-structured quests that advance the game's narrative and provide challenges. 

My eye for detail led me to take on the role of a Copy-Editor for multiple years. I was ensuring coherence, stylistic consistency, and accuracy of various written pieces. Later, as Managing Editor for multiple projects, I orchestrated the editorial processes, juggling deadlines, content curation, and team collaboration. I eventually embraced the role of Editor-in-Chief for a local magazine in Maastricht and led a team of talented writers and editors. In short: if you need help with editing and reviewing written content, whether in games, magazines, or blogs, contact me!

Originally trained by the Interaction Design Foundation (IDF) and inspired by the philosophies of Stanford d.school and IDEO, my personal design philosophy is rooted in User-Centered Design (UCD). I was taught to prioritize understanding the needs, behaviors, and preferences of users throughout the design process. By employing iterative design, prototyping, and usability testing, I strive to create solutions that are intuitive and efficient.