Griffith University encourages students to follow their passions and create impact through their work. Careers take shape, skills grow, and the things students care about can lead to lasting impact. Graduates like Anna show exactly how that happens.
Anna studied game design at Griffith ten years ago. While at uni, she landed her first internship, which set her on a path through studios in New Zealand and Singapore.
Today, she runs her own studio, Lemon Jolly Games, managing coding, design, writing, and even some of the art herself. “Just wearing all of the hats,” she says.
In a recent video, Anna talks with Joo, a Griffith marketing student and dedicated gamer, about turning passion into purpose. “Games can make the world better. I lead a studio with a majority-women team.”
“Back in the day, women often left the industry after five years, and one of our goals focuses on supporting all the talent out there,” she explains. Joo shares his own perspective, “I want to be a good person doing business, and I want to help and solve problems with people.”
When Joo asked about her gaming setup, Anna explained that she keeps things simple. “I’ve moved around a lot in my career, so my gaming and work setup only needs a laptop and some notebooks to write on,” she says.
Even with minimal tools, she’s been able to create games, lead a studio, and make a real impact — showing that dedication and purpose matter more than anything else.
Anna and Joo’s conversation highlights what Griffith students experience every day — exploring interests, developing skills, and using their talents to create meaningful change. Discover how you could turn your passion into a career, and explore how other Griffith graduates are making it matter.
