
Aboutme
I'm Rafaela Gonçalves, but most people call me Ref. I'm a Game Design student at UFPEL who grew up between indie games and boardgames, and that mix still shapes how I design today.
I care a lot about project management and player-centric design: keeping the team healthy, the scope honest and the player at the centre of every decision.
Journey
- 2026 — now
Junior Game Designer @ Ninja Studios
- 2025 — now
Bachelor in Game Design @ UFPEL
Studying game design, production and development.
- 2019 — 2024
Technical Degree in Graphic Design @ IFSUL Pelotas Campus
Studied graphic design, social media, marketing and project management.
