A real game changer: Claris Cyarron’s games for healing

As the co-founder and creative director of the proudly queer-led Silverstring Media, Claris Cyarron has spent the last decade at the forefront of gamer culture and development. With a focus on storytelling and uplift, Claris’ aim has remained on the creation of a more diverse, welcoming and trend-setting gaming environment that’s unafraid of 2SLGBTQ+ storytelling and intersectional feminism. In this episode of the QT Podcast, our host Margi Marchetti explores the intersection of Queer identity, the experience transitioning, architecture and video game design with Claris Cyarron, co-founder of Silverstring Media. Claris shares the challenges faced as a transgender individual in the gaming industry and emphasizes the importance of representation and queer dynamics in storytelling. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation that delves into the fascinating world of game development and its potential to shape our worldview. Learn more: ⁠QueerTech.org⁠ Support QueerTech: ⁠https://queertech.org/donations/support_qt⁠ Presented by RBC and Powered by the Canadian Media Fund Hosted by Margi Marchetti Video Editing by Teagan Lance Produced by Dae Courtney