Game Dev
Interactive systems, gameplay loops, and educational game ideas built with a creator-first mindset.
The story behind
the studio.
I'm Kim Louise Labrador. KLTL Studios is the manifestation of my belief that technical rigor and creative expression are not mutually exclusive.
My journey began in game development—a demanding discipline that requires both strict performance optimization and deep empathy for the player's experience. This hybrid mindset naturally bled into my work in web development, UI/UX design, and even photography.
I don't just want things to work. I want them to feel inevitable. Whether it's a micro-interaction on a button, the ambient sounds of a digital world, or the composition of a photograph, everything matters.
Core Philosophy
The principles that guide my personal and professional work.
01
Ad Astra Per Aspera
To the stars through difficulties. Great work requires navigating complexity.
02
Form Follows Feeling
Functionality is the baseline. The real goal is how the product feels to use.
03
Holistic Understanding
Specialization is good, but understanding the entire stack—from database to pixels—is better.
Capabilities
A comprehensive overview of my technical and creative toolkit.
Programming
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- Python
- Java
- C#
- C++
- GDScript
- SQL
Web Technologies
- React
- Next.js
- Tailwind CSS
- Node.js
- Prisma
- PostgreSQL
- Framer Motion
UI/UX Design
- Figma
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- User Research
Game Development
- Godot
- Game Design
- Level Design
Creative Tools
- Adobe Lightroom
- Photoshop
01 — About Me
About Me
I am Kim, the creator behind KLTL Studios. I build digital work that sits between code, design, and sound, with a strong preference for interfaces that feel intentional rather than overworked.
My process usually starts with structure. I like shaping systems first, then layering visuals, motion, and tone until the experience feels cohesive. That approach shows up in websites, game prototypes, and multimedia experiments alike.
The goal is rarely just to make something functional. I want the result to feel clear, atmospheric, and memorable enough to read like a portfolio piece without losing the human side of the story.
02 — What I Do
What I Do
Web
Modern front-end experiences with thoughtful hierarchy, responsive layouts, and practical implementation.
UI/UX
Interfaces that stay readable, expressive, and easy to navigate while still feeling visually distinct.
Multimedia
Music, visuals, photography, and motion cues that help the work feel richer than a static screen.
03 — Education
Education
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Grounding the creative side in technical foundations, problem solving, and systems thinking.
04 — Achievements and Competitions
Achievements and Competitions
Project 100
A learning-focused game that turns programming fundamentals into interactive quests and puzzle progression.
KnowledgeSweeper
A Minesweeper-inspired concept that layers quiz prompts onto the classic puzzle loop for faster learning.
Senate Website Redesign
A complete redesign effort centered on clearer UX, stronger structure, and a more modern presentation.
05 — Certificates
Certificates
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06 — Personal Details
Personal Details
07 — Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies and Interests
Composing and arranging musicPhotography and visual framingBuilding game ideas into playable systemsRefining UI details and brand identityExperimenting with motion and atmosphere.