A Personal Note
I'm Brandon, and CRAFTHAND is where I'm building toward a dream: making and contributing to ambitious games and, one day, building something bigger with the talented folks I meet on this path.
I'll be upfront—I'm new to the game industry. But I'm not new to building software or designing for users. I've spent years as a UX developer in SaaS, learning how to craft interfaces that feel intuitive and experiences that resonate. That foundation shapes how I approach game design: with intention, with craft, and with a deep respect for the people who'll actually play.
This site is a living document of that journey—my work, my progress, and my commitment to creating games worth someone's time.
A Midwest Indie Game Studio
We create games that recapture the magic of why we fell in love with gaming—and help others do the same through concept art, storytelling, and art direction.
Core Values
Scrappy & Soulful
Chase the Spark
We make what excites us and trust players will feel it too.
Small Team, Big Heart
Constraints breed creativity; nimble with no limits.
Say Less, Show More
Let the work speak.
Leave It Better
Every project we touch should be stronger for it.
Services
Power-up Your Game
We partner with studios and creators to bring specialized expertise where it's needed most.
Marketing Sites
Crafting compelling web experiences for games and studios that captivate audiences and drive engagement.
Art Direction
Shaping visual identity and creative vision to elevate your project's aesthetic impact.
World Building
Weaving narratives that resonate—from world-building to compelling copy that connects.
UI/UX Design
Crafting intuitive interfaces that enhance user experience and elevate your brand's digital presence.
Original Works
North Stars
Our compass leads us to where mind-bending meets genre-blending.
We're crafting something special. Check back soon for our original works.