Michael Beall

Michael Beall is a game design professional with extensive experience in educational and learning games.1 He is currently the Head of Game Design at Jugaad Club, a position he has held since April 2024.1 Concurrently, he serves as Managing Member and Consultant at Gear Learning, a role he has maintained since June 2020.1

Beall has a strong background in game-based learning, having led the design of 29 learning games across various domains including affective neuroscience, astrophysics, and environmental science.1 His expertise lies in working with faculty, subject matter experts, and stakeholders to map gameplay mechanics to diverse learning objectives.1

Career Highlights

• Head of Game Design at Jugaad Club (April 2024 - Present)1
• Managing Member and Consultant at Gear Learning (June 2020 - Present)1
• Co-Founder & Director at Gear Learning (January 2017 - June 2020)1
• Head of Game Design at NXTLVL (January 2022 - April 2024)1
• Game Designer / Producer at Learning Games Network (October 2012 - December 2016)1

Education

Beall holds a BS in Game Development from Herzing University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2010.1

His work focuses on game design, production, data analytics, and creating impactful game-based learning experiences.12 Beall's expertise spans various areas including learning design, user experience, project management, and STEM learning for disenfranchised students.1