A guild for makers of meaningful play
RadiantWave Guild began as a small studio where designers shared prototypes around a kitchen table. We grew into a structured program that balances rigor with warmth, so you can build games that stand the test of time—without losing the joy of discovery.
Mission
Empower independent and studio designers to ship confident, player-centered tabletop experiences.
Method
We combine annotated case studies, probability tooling, and practical manufacturing knowledge with community critique.
Standards
Clarity, fairness, and replayability. We measure what matters and publish rubrics you can reuse.
Team
Amara Holt — Creative Director
Former studio lead with shipped euros and co-ops. Amara mentors on core loops, interaction patterns, and theme-mechanics alignment.
Kenji Morales — Production Lead
Manufacturing specialist. Kenji covers component specs, vendor communication, and freight readiness.
Priya Nair — Research & Playtesting
UX researcher turned tabletop organizer. Priya teaches playtest ethics, instrumentation, and analysis frameworks.
Leo Richter — Business & Publishing
Former distributor rep. Leo mentors on forecasting, crowdfunding preparation, and retail relations.
Our studio pledge
- We design for inclusivity and clarity at the table.
- We publish real constraints: budgets, timelines, and risks.
- We teach tools, not hacks—so your process scales with ambition.