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Xavier Ho is a queer game researcher and interaction designer who specializes in queer video games and tabletop games. As a senior lecturer at Monash Art, Design and Architecture (MADA), he engages in research that focuses on LGBTQIA+ narratives in games, exploring themes through creative works, archival studies, and exhibitions. Ho is a visiting fellow at the Hunt-Simes Institute of Sexuality Studies and has received accolades including the CSIRO Medal for Diversity and Inclusion. His ongoing projects include curating queer indie games and facilitating workshops on gender and sexuality diversity. Ho frequently speaks at conferences and has published essays in outlets like Public Books and Conversation AU. His research extends to understanding game design through queer theory, and he actively contributes to the Digital Games Research Association Australia. In addition to his academic role, he is involved in various community-oriented projects aimed at making games inclusive and accessible.
Monash University • Melbourne, VIC
Teaches interaction design and coordinates various design-related courses at the university.
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