Nicole Lazzaro
President, XEODesign, Inc.

Nicole, founder and president of XEODesign, Inc., is an award-winning interface designer and an authority on emotion and games. A frequent speaker at industry events she writes extensively on games and why people play them. She has spent more than 16 years designing successful experiences for all levels of players and users, from novice to expert, in many game genres. Her work on the emotional and cultural content of play has improved the player experiences for more than 40 million people and helped expand the game industry's emotional palette beyond the stereotypical range of anger, frustration, and fear.

Lecturer: WOW vs. Facebook: Is Social Networking the New Casual Game?, Tuesday, 5:00 PM, Seaport