Artists & Professionals

Artists are professionals too. We separate them out because, without art, games generally aren't appealing to people. But artists, editors, copywriters, marketers, social media magicians, and other service providers all do the same thing at Protospiel: they meet designers who need their skills.

Designers bring games that are still in development, which is exactly when they're looking for help. Your table is a chance to be there when they are.

What You Get

• Table time, included. A day badge gets one 4-hour block that day. A weekend badge gets two 4-hour blocks on any days.
• A spot at the Artists & Professionals tables. There are three tables, one person per table, so up to three people at a time.
• Full convention access. Your table isn't for gaming, but your badge lets you play at any open table when you're not at yours. Plenty of designers will be happy to have you.

Table blocks: Friday 7-11 PM. Saturday 9 AM-1 PM, 2-6 PM, 7-11 PM. Sunday 9 AM-1 PM, 2-6 PM. There's an hour between blocks. If you have the same table in back-to-back blocks, you can stay through the transition.

How to Book

1. Buy an Artist / Professional badge. Day badges are $20 each day, and the weekend badge is $45.
2. Choose your table slot(s) when you register for your badge. There's no extra charge, and registration shows how many spots are left in each slot.
3. Need to change a slot? Use the Contact Us link on this page.

Pick only the slots your badge includes. If you pick too many, you'll be removed from all of your slots until it's squared away.

Because table space is limited, we have a limited number of Artist / Professional badges. If you're planning to come, don't wait.

What to Bring

Bring some sort of contact information, such as a business card or a QR code.

• Artists: Samples of your work, one at full working size and one scaled to "playing card" size. If you do box design and layout, let the designers know.
• Professionals: A summary of your services. You know your business and what will get you more clients.

Fair Pay

Doing work for "exposure" doesn't feed someone or put a roof over their head. Everyone doing professional services, including artists, deserves to be properly compensated. We ask designers to keep that in mind when they stop by your table.

No Selling

Protospiels aren't selling events, so there are no vendor tables, and selling products at the event is prohibited. That includes prints. Your table is for samples and for conversation. If a designer wants to work with you, exchange contact information and talk about the details after the weekend.

Looking for Designers to Work With?

Start at the For Game Designers page, and check the Prototypes list to see which games will be there. It's a good way to find games that fit your skills before you arrive.