Editors Note: This year, for International Women’s Day, we wanted to open our platform up to developers to share their experiences, their thoughts, and their messages to the community as we all reflect on the contributions women have made in the games industry. We’re incredibly grateful these (very busy) women took the time out of their day to share this message with you all.
Years ago, I worked with a woman who rarely spoke specifically about being a “woman game developer.” I never asked her directly, but it always seemed like her general preference was just to be referred to as a game developer. I think in this respect, she was just ahead of her time — or at least she wanted to be. She wanted all the people that contributed to game development to be treated as equals.
Source: IGN.com Double Fine's Caryl Shaw: Thanking My Heroes